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Show ments for tenure achievement. In turn, the board included the district's Orderly Termination and Remediation policies in the Master Contract; thus insuring a review, improvement plan, and finally a hearing for any teacher on probation. At Mr. Axtell's suggestion, both sides agreed to hold formal salary negotiations two years from now, with an indexing formula to provide for next year's increase. An ongoing committee will be established to deal with potential policy changes. These two innovative ideas will further help to lessen the gaps between teachers and administrators and allow each more time and energy to deal with the task at hand providing the best education possible for the city's children. Tommy Tanzer, Judy McClelland, Sharon Richards, Bud Crowther, Hal Smith, Betsy Bacon Settlement will benefit students Editor:. ' .... Afr spokespersons for-the teachers during this year's negotiations, we feel compelled to express our appreciation and respect for our current Board of Education and especially its negotiations representativesGene represent-ativesGene Lambert and, Ed Axtell. The settlement, though not a state record like that allowed by last year's voted leeway, was important for more than its monetary significance. signifi-cance. This current round of talks generated compromises by both sides on policy changes that will surely strengthen the educational process for all of Park City's students. The administration agreed to alter the basic nature of the contract by going to a bilateral agreement or Master Contract. This means that the policies, tenets and working conditions for teachers are solidified for the professional's understanding and security. The superintendent was most helpful in incorporating the most important items. In return, the teachers consented to two ideas presented by the board members that will strengthen their position on certain aspects of the contract. At the request of Board Vice-President Vice-President Gene Lambert, the teachers agreed to work with the board on strengthening the require- |