Ross Valley School District, teachers settle 2023-24 contract

After weeks of talks, the Ross Valley School District has approved a contract with its teachers union for the current school year.

Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of the one-year agreement, which is retroactive to July 1.

The pact, which was ratified last month by the Ross Valley Teachers Association, calls for a 3.85% increase covering both salaries and health benefits. That includes a pay increase of $2,000 per union member, a $500 off-schedule one-time bonus and...