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Grayslake teachers set Jan. 16 strike date

Grayslake Dist. 46 teachers still hope to avoid stoppage

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District 46 Superintendent Ellen Correll said at a school board meeting last week the contract negotiations have cost taxpayers about $45,000 in legal fees so far.

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A strike date has been set for Grayslake Elementary District 46 teachers, but both sides expect to continue contract talks later this month in hopes of averting a walkout. Lake County Federation of Teachers union business agent Jim Pergander said the instructors will strike Jan. 16 if a deal on a new contract isn't reached. "Even though we did set a strike date, as before, we hope to settle this at the table," Pergander told the Daily Herald.
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