Efforts to hold an election to unionize county government employees are on hold until a state agency gives the go-ahead. ...more

November 15, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - In an effort to more swiftly conclude stalled contract negotiations, United School Employees of Pasco wants the school board to bring in a mediator. ...more

November 5, 2008

In an effort to more swiftly conclude stalled contract negotiations, United School Employees of Pasco wants the school board to consider bringing in a mediator. The union had already declared an impasse in the negotiations, setting in motion a process in which a special magistrate would hold a hearing. Lynne Webb, though, told the school board Tuesday that mediation might be a better route to go because it would be less costly than the impasse process and the differences between the school district and the union could be concluded more quickly. ...more

November 4, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Superintendent Heather Fiorentino says the Pasco County School District is headed in the right direction and wants voters to give her another four years to build on her successes. ...more

October 26, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - United School Employees of Pasco declared an impasse Tuesday in contract negotiations with the Pasco County School District, setting the stage for a third party to intervene. ...more

October 22, 2008

United School Employees of Pasco declared an impasse Tuesday in contract negotiations with the Pasco County School District, setting the stage for a third party to intervene. The union notified the state's Public Employees Relations Commission, which means a special master will be assigned to conduct a hearing and make a recommendation to the school board. The union declared the impasse after the school district cancelled a negotiating session scheduled for Wednesday, Lynne Webb, president of the union, said in a statement. Two months into the school year, negotiators have been unable to reach an agreement on raises, step increases or other contract issues. ...more

October 21, 2008

The two candidates for Pasco schools superintendent, meeting in a candidates' forum at Pasco-Hernando Community College, squared off on employee morale, a controversial teaching method and raises for school employees. ...more

October 9, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County School District employees might not know until at least late October whether they will get raises and their annual step increases. ...more

September 20, 2008

For Julie Janssen, the second time around was just the chance she needed. ...more

September 17, 2008

The Pinellas County School Board voted 7-0 to promote the interim superintendent, Julie Janssen, to superintendent. ...more

September 16, 2008