Overview
- Union leaders reached a two‑year tentative agreement after roughly a week of school closures affecting about 50,000 students.
- The deal delivers about 3% in pay gains when two added training days are counted, after the union initially sought 9%.
- Dependent health benefits would be fully funded by the district on a phased basis, addressing a core union demand.
- The district is reported to face a $100 million deficit and remains under state fiscal oversight.
- Opinion coverage splits sharply, with some commentators urging school‑choice policies while others blame city leaders for mishandling the dispute.