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August 31, 2007

E. Greenwich teacher talks: Long weekend haul ahead?

In East Greenwich, where schools are scheduled to open on Tuesday, mediated teacher contract talks will start again today at 5 p.m.

They are expected to continue through the three-day Labor Day weekend to replace a contract that expires today.

Union representatives say if a new agreement is not reached by Monday, the union is expected to vote Monday night on whether to strike or continue working without a contract.

School Superintendent Charles E. Meyer says he doesn’t really have a plan in place to notify parents in the event of a last-minute decision to strike, other than possible postings on the district's Web site or via listservs.

He said the School Department has been focusing its energies on trying to resolve the contract issue, which he hopes will be by Tuesday.

In Exeter-West Greenwich, a mediation session will be held tomorrow. But lead negotiators are meeting now to outline proposals and discuss terms. If necessary, mediation will continue on Wednesday. School has already begun in Exeter-West Greenwich.

-- Journal staff writer Lisa Vernon-Sparks

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