It's About Priorities

Wednesday, January 25, 2016
Thanks to all who walked in supporting the special magistrate hearing today. We appreciate the solidarity shown and the pictures sent to us. That means a lot.
The Manatee Education Association and the School District of Manatee County presented their cases to Special Magistrate Robert Hoffman. During the hearing the district and MEA presented information to support their positions currently at impasse. The items currently at impasse are salary adjustments, cost of living adjustment (COLA), longevity, health insurance premiums as well as retroactivity.
Next Steps
Magistrate Hoffman has requested that briefs be filed 14 days after the transcript is received. After briefs are filed, the special magistrate has 15 days by law to render his recommendations; however, Magistrate Hoffman assured us that he will issue his recommendation as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support!