Huron Valley Extends Teacher Contract Two YearsHuron Valley Extends Teacher Contract Two Years

3/31/13 - Teachers in the Huron Valley School district have agreed to extend their current contract for two years. In a deal ratified last week, the district and the Huron Valley Education Association say the extension will help achieve longer-term financial stability. The deal, which will last through July 31st of 2017, maintains a district-wide Insurance Committee, which officials say fosters transparency in the decision-making process. It also creates committees to consider market indicators that could impact future compensation and developing strategies to increase student enrollment. Huron Valley officials say the district is one of the lowest funded in Michigan with a per pupil foundation allowance of $6,966. Accordingly, the district’s professional staff is one of the lowest paid in Oakland County. Superintendent Jim Baker said the value of their staff is much greater than they can afford and acknowledged that was through their continued financial sacrifices that the district can, “operate efficiently on behalf of students.” (JK)