The office professionals for St. Francis Area Schools rejected a tentative labor agreement reached after a 12-hour mediation session. The office professionals also authorized the filing of an intent to strike. The earliest date a strike can take place is May 19, 2023.

In concurrent negotiations, transportation employees approved a new contract effective through June 30, 2024. The school board will consider approval of the contract in May.

“We are pleased to have a new agreement nearly approved with transportation employees and are equally as eager to have an agreement in place with our office professionals,” said Superintendent Karsten Anderson. “Negotiations will continue until we reach that agreement.”