Columbus Education Association

Columbus Education Association members are accusing district leaders of not addressing the financial burden a new health insurance plan could have on teachers.

Teachers face increased costs under a new insurance plan, but faced costly surcharges if the district and union couldn't come to an agreement.

Teachers are not only facing increased costs under new insurance plans, but also a costly surcharge if the district and union can't reach an agreement.

The Columbus Board of Education voted Tuesday to formalize its intent to make an additional $50 million in budget cuts.

The Columbus Education Association filed a grievance with the Columbus City Schools over the district’s underfunded healthcare fund.

Cutting the 299 positions by the next school year is expected to save Columbus City Schools about $26 million. This comes as the district tries to address a $50 million budget shortfall that it says is due to inadequate funding from the state.

The contract that members of the Columbus Education Association approved Thursday night calls for a 2.25% pay hike during the first year of the contract.

The Columbus Education Association and Columbus City Schools have reached what they are calling a conceptual agreement on a new contract.

The Columbus Education Association obtained a document they say was written by Columbus City Schools board member Brandon Simmons. The CEA says the document details an effort to suppress the union for disagreeing with the board and are calling for Simmons to resign.

The Columbus City Schools Board of Education and the teacher's union announced Monday that the two voluntarily agreed to add substitutes to the CEA bargaining unit.