Ferndale School District #502 | 6041 Vista Drive - PO Box 698 | Ferndale WA 98248 | ph. 360-383-9200 | fax 360-383-9201

ConnectEd Phone Call to Parents 9-11-2010

Hello. This is Superintendent Quinn calling from the Ferndale School District on Saturday, September 11, to let you know that the teachers' strike is officially over. We will start school with students on Tuesday, September 13, following a teacher preparation day on Monday, September 12.

The district and the union achieved a tentative agreement on a new contract at midnight on Friday night. The teachers met Saturday morning and voted unanimously to approve the new contract. The school board will meet on Monday to ratify the contract.

I know this has been a difficult process for many. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. I truly believe we have achieved a settlement that is going to be best for everyone and ultimately result in a better education for your sons and daughters.

You can continue to find updated information on our website at www.ferndale.wednet.edu. Or on our hotline at 383-9888.

I look forward to seeing your children on Tuesday.