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TR3 District Contracts and Policies
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| Albuquerque Public Schools |
| 29th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| 26% free/reduced lunch |
| 95,965 enrolled |
| 6,335.3 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 31.5% White | | 3.9% Black | | 56.1% Hispanic | | 2.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 5.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Aldine Independent School District |
| 70th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 76% free/reduced lunch |
| 60,083 enrolled |
| 4,011 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies/Teacher Handbook 2007-2008 |
| Racial Composition |
| 3.6% White | | 30.5% Black | | 64.0% Hispanic | | 1.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Anchorage School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 26% free/reduced lunch |
| 48,857 enrolled |
| 2,685.1 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 57.9% White | | 8.7% Black | | 6.4% Hispanic | | 12.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 14.6% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 03-04 |
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| Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
| 46th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 18% free/reduced lunch |
| 73,400 enrolled |
| 5,000.3 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2006- June 30, 2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 67.1% White | | 22.7% Black | | 6.0% Hispanic | | 3.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 23% free/reduced lunch |
| 40,719 enrolled |
| 2,430.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 80.7% White | | 8.5% Black | | 3.2% Hispanic | | 6.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Arlington Independent School District |
| 59th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 46% free/reduced lunch |
| 62,863 enrolled |
| 4,068.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Employee Handbook |
| Racial Composition |
| 31.4% White | | 23.9% Black | | 37.2% Hispanic | | 7.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Austin Independent School District |
| 36th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 53% free/reduced lunch |
| 82,564 enrolled |
| 5,835.7 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, issued July 2002 |
| Racial Composition |
| 26.3% White | | 12.1% Black | | 58.0% Hispanic | | 3.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Baltimore City Public School System |
| 33th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| 71% free/reduced lunch |
| 81,284 enrolled |
| 5,877 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 7.6% White | | 88.9% Black | | 2.5% Hispanic | | 0.7% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Baltimore County Public Schools |
| 25th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 30% free/reduced lunch |
| 104,283 enrolled |
| 7,374.4 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2012 |
| Racial Composition |
| 49.9% White | | 40.0% Black | | 4.3% Hispanic | | 5.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Billings Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 34% free/reduced lunch |
| 15,373 enrolled |
| 1,000.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2008- June 30, 2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 82.4% White | | 2.2% Black | | 5.9% Hispanic | | 1.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 7.9% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Boston Public Schools |
| 72th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 73% free/reduced lunch |
| 56,168 enrolled |
| 4,372.3 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 13.4% White | | 39.3% Black | | 36.7% Hispanic | | 8.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Brevard County School District |
| 43th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 28% free/reduced lunch |
| 74,824 enrolled |
| 15,271 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 69.7% White | | 14.7% Black | | 8.1% Hispanic | | 2.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Broward County School District |
| 6th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 40% free/reduced lunch |
| 274,591 enrolled |
| 14,264 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 30.4% White | | 37.5% Black | | 25.8% Hispanic | | 3.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Burlington School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 43% free/reduced lunch |
| 3,524 enrolled |
| 331.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2009 |
| Racial Composition |
| 78.1% White | | 10.4% Black | | 2.5% Hispanic | | 5.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| 21th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 43% free/reduced lunch |
| 131,176 enrolled |
| 9,146.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 34.6% White | | 42.2% Black | | 14.9% Hispanic | | 4.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Chesterfield County Public Schools |
| 73th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 13% free/reduced lunch |
| 58,969 enrolled |
| 3,164.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 60.7% White | | 27.4% Black | | 7.2% Hispanic | | 3.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Christina School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 42% free/reduced lunch |
| 16,648 enrolled |
| 1,167.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 39.0% White | | 42.8% Black | | 13.4% Hispanic | | 4.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| City of Chicago School District 299 |
| 3rd largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| 85% free/reduced lunch |
| 407,510 enrolled |
| 20,924 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2007 -June 30, 2012 |
| Racial Composition |
| 8.0% White | | 46.5% Black | | 39.1% Hispanic | | 3.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Clark County School District |
| 5th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 34% free/reduced lunch |
| 309,051 enrolled |
| 16,426.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 36.1% White | | 14.2% Black | | 39.7% Hispanic | | 9.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.8% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Cleveland Municipal City School District |
| 68th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| % free/reduced lunch |
| 52,954 enrolled |
| 3,512 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 15.3% White | | 68.8% Black | | 11.3% Hispanic | | 0.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Cobb County School District |
| 26th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 21% free/reduced lunch |
| 107,307 enrolled |
| 8,119.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 46.7% White | | 29.6% Black | | 14.7% Hispanic | | 4.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Columbus Public Schools |
| 67th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 57% free/reduced lunch |
| 55,269 enrolled |
| 2,962.1 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 27.7% White | | 61.7% Black | | 5.6% Hispanic | | 1.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District |
| 35th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 24% free/reduced lunch |
| 96,837 enrolled |
| 6,257.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Employee Handbook 2008-09 |
| Racial Composition |
| 38.8% White | | 15.2% Black | | 37.1% Hispanic | | 8.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Dade County School District |
| 4th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 64% free/reduced lunch |
| 348,128 enrolled |
| 22,048 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2012 |
| Racial Composition |
| 9.2% White | | 26.3% Black | | 62.0% Hispanic | | 1.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Dallas Independent School District |
| 14th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 78% free/reduced lunch |
| 157,804 enrolled |
| 11,392.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, issued January 1987 |
| Racial Composition |
| 4.8% White | | 28.7% Black | | 65.2% Hispanic | | 1.0% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Davis School District |
| 61th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 23% free/reduced lunch |
| 70,323 enrolled |
| 2,897.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 updates |
| Racial Composition |
| 84.8% White | | 1.7% Black | | 8.2% Hispanic | | 2.7% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Dekalb County School System |
| 27th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 59% free/reduced lunch |
| 100,273 enrolled |
| 6,998.7 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, adopted September 2005 |
| Racial Composition |
| 10.2% White | | 74.8% Black | | 8.8% Hispanic | | 3.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Denver Public Schools |
| 48th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 63% free/reduced lunch |
| 73,053 enrolled |
| 4,141.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 21.4% White | | 17.9% Black | | 56.5% Hispanic | | 3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Des Moines Public Schools |
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| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 53% free/reduced lunch |
| 32,043 enrolled |
| 2,207.3 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2009 |
| Racial Composition |
| 58.9% White | | 17.8% Black | | 15.8% Hispanic | | 4.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Detroit Public Schools |
| 18th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| 72% free/reduced lunch |
| 107,874 enrolled |
| 6405.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 2.4% White | | 87.2% Black | | 7.0% Hispanic | | 0.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| District of Columbia Public Schools |
| 65th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| 62% free/reduced lunch |
| 58,191 enrolled |
| 4400 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 10/1/2004 - 9/30/07: (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 6.2% White | | 80.6% Black | | 10.7% Hispanic | | 1.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Duval County School District |
| 20th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 44% free/reduced lunch |
| 124,740 enrolled |
| 7,848 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2005-2008 (district and unions currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 40.9% White | | 44.2% Black | | 6.7% Hispanic | | 3.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| East Baton Rouge Parish School System |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 72% free/reduced lunch |
| 45,714 enrolled |
| 3,089.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 11.8% White | | 79.483% Black | | 2.4% Hispanic | | 2.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| El Paso Independent School District |
| 58th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 68% free/reduced lunch |
| 62,123 enrolled |
| 4405.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 12.2% White | | 4.8% Black | | 81.3% Hispanic | | 1.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Elk Grove Unified School District |
| 62th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 39% free/reduced lunch |
| 62,294 enrolled |
| 2,985.4 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008 |
| Racial Composition |
| 25.9% White | | 17.9% Black | | 20.4% Hispanic | | 25.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Fairfax County Public Schools |
| 13th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
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| 20% free/reduced lunch |
| 165,722 enrolled |
| 9,463.1 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 47.9% White | | 10.6% Black | | 16.8% Hispanic | | 18.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Fargo Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 20% free/reduced lunch |
| 10,590 enrolled |
| 756.7 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 87.1% White | | 5.5% Black | | 2.3% Hispanic | | 2.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 2.7% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Fort Bend Independent School District |
| 54th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 26% free/reduced lunch |
| 66,104 enrolled |
| 3840.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies/Teacher Handbook 2008-09 |
| Racial Composition |
| 24.3% White | | 31.8% Black | | 23.1% Hispanic | | 20.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Fort Worth Independent School District |
| 38th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 64% free/reduced lunch |
| 78,857 enrolled |
| 5,002.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, revised June 2006 |
| Racial Composition |
| 14.3% White | | 25.6% Black | | 58.2% Hispanic | | 1.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Fresno Unified School District |
| 39th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 79% free/reduced lunch |
| 76,460 enrolled |
| 3,918.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 14.7% White | | 10.8% Black | | 58.7% Hispanic | | 14.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.8% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Fulton County Schools |
| 37th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 32% free/reduced lunch |
| 86,225 enrolled |
| 6,210.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, revised January 2003 |
| Racial Composition |
| 36.2% White | | 41.8% Black | | 10.1% Hispanic | | 8.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Granite School District |
| 53th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 40% free/reduced lunch |
| 75,982 enrolled |
| 3,191.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 16, 2008 - July 15, 2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 60.0% White | | 2.6% Black | | 28.6% Hispanic | | 7.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Greenville County Schools |
| 51th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 37% free/reduced lunch |
| 69,444 enrolled |
| 4,296.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 60.1% White | | 26.7% Black | | 9.8% Hispanic | | 2.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Guilford County Schools |
| 49th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
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| 47% free/reduced lunch |
| 72,389 enrolled |
| 5,022.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Pesonnel Handbook 2007-2008 |
| Racial Composition |
| 40.0% White | | 40.9% Black | | 8.6% Hispanic | | 5.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Gwinnett County Public Schools |
| 15th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
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| 31% free/reduced lunch |
| 155,618 enrolled |
| 10,840 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Employee Handbook |
| Racial Composition |
| 36.5% White | | 27.2% Black | | 21.8% Hispanic | | 10.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Hartford Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
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| 68% free/reduced lunch |
| 22,359 enrolled |
| 1,528 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 6.2% White | | 40.2% Black | | 52.1% Hispanic | | 1.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Hawaii Department of Education |
| 10th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 43% free/reduced lunch |
| 179,897 enrolled |
| 11,395.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2007 -June 30, 2009 |
| Racial Composition |
| 19.4% White | | 2.3% Black | | 4.6% Hispanic | | 73.0% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Hillsborough County School District |
| 8th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 50% free/reduced lunch |
| 193,180 enrolled |
| 12,759 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 41.9% White | | 22.0% Black | | 27.5% Hispanic | | 3.0% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Houston Independent School District |
| 7th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 80% free/reduced lunch |
| 199,534 enrolled |
| 11,970.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, issued October 2000 |
| Racial Composition |
| 8.0% White | | 28.4% Black | | 60.3% Hispanic | | 3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Indianapolis Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
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| 81% free/reduced lunch |
| 35,257 enrolled |
| 2,559 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 23.6% White | | 57.7% Black | | 13.8% Hispanic | | 0.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Jackson Public Schools |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| % free/reduced lunch |
| 31,191 enrolled |
| 1,959.7 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 1.7% White | | 96.6% Black | | 0.6% Hispanic | | 0.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.0% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Jefferson County Public Schools, CO |
| 28th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 18% free/reduced lunch |
| 86,168 enrolled |
| 4,889.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 74.5% White | | 1.9% Black | | 18.6% Hispanic | | 3.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Jefferson County Public Schools, KY |
| 34th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 48% free/reduced lunch |
| 95,871 enrolled |
| 6,057.3 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2005 - 2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 53.5% White | | 36.2% Black | | 4.6% Hispanic | | 2.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Jordan School District |
| 41th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 21% free/reduced lunch |
| 85,651 enrolled |
| 3,314.3 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, revised June 2005 |
| Racial Composition |
| 84.7% White | | 1.2% Black | | 9.9% Hispanic | | 3.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Kanawha County Schools |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 44% free/reduced lunch |
| 28,350 enrolled |
| 1,890.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 85.3% White | | 12.8% Black | | 0.5% Hispanic | | 1.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Laramie School District One |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 33% free/reduced lunch |
| 12,776 enrolled |
| 971.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 76.2% White | | 4.7% Black | | 16.2% Hispanic | | 1.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Little Rock Public Schools |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 58% free/reduced lunch |
| 27,084 enrolled |
| 2,054 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2009 |
| Racial Composition |
| 22.5% White | | 68.6% Black | | 6.8% Hispanic | | 1.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Long Beach Unified School District |
| 30th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 66% free/reduced lunch |
| 88,186 enrolled |
| 4,210.4 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 updates |
| Racial Composition |
| 16.3% White | | 17.4% Black | | 51.1% Hispanic | | 13.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Los Angeles Unified School District |
| 2nd largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 75% free/reduced lunch |
| 693,680 enrolled |
| 34,960.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining) |
| Racial Composition |
| 8.6% White | | 10.7% Black | | 72.8% Hispanic | | 6.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Manchester School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 29% free/reduced lunch |
| 16,309 enrolled |
| 1,134.7 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 76.7% White | | 7.8% Black | | 12.1% Hispanic | | 3.0% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Memphis City Schools |
| 23th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| % free/reduced lunch |
| 115,342 enrolled |
| 7,208.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 7.1% White | | 86.2% Black | | 5.3% Hispanic | | 1.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Meridian Joint District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 18% free/reduced lunch |
| 30,582 enrolled |
| 1569.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 88.8% White | | 1.7% Black | | 5.8% Hispanic | | 2.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Mesa Public Schools |
| 44th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| None |
| 50% free/reduced lunch |
| 73,044 enrolled |
| 3808.4 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 52.1% White | | 4.2% Black | | 37.3% Hispanic | | 2.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 3.9% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools |
| 47th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| % free/reduced lunch |
| 73,715 enrolled |
| 5,033.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 37.0% White | | 48.2% Black | | 11.4% Hispanic | | 3.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native |
|
| Milwaukee Public Schools |
| 31th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 72% free/reduced lunch |
| 86,819 enrolled |
| 4797.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 15.6% White | | 57.3% Black | | 21.9% Hispanic | | 4.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.8% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Mobile County Public Schools |
| 55th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 68% free/reduced lunch |
| 64,375 enrolled |
| 4,049.4 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 45.2% White | | 50.5% Black | | 1.3% Hispanic | | 2.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.0% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Montgomery County Public Schools |
| 16th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 23% free/reduced lunch |
| 137,717 enrolled |
| 9,638.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 40.1% White | | 22.9% Black | | 21.5% Hispanic | | 15.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| New York City Public Schools |
| 1st largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| 65% free/reduced lunch |
| 1,023,674 enrolled |
| 70,171 teachers employed |
| Contract period is October 13, 2007 - October 31, 2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 19.1% White | | 21.0% Black | | 37.8% Hispanic | | 21.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Newark School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 70% free/reduced lunch |
| 40,507 enrolled |
| 2844 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2009 |
| Racial Composition |
| 7.5% White | | 58.0% Black | | 33.6% Hispanic | | 0.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| North East Independent School District |
| 64th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 35% free/reduced lunch |
| 59,817 enrolled |
| 3937.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 39.3% White | | 9.3% Black | | 47.4% Hispanic | | 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Northside Independent School District |
| 40th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 45% free/reduced lunch |
| 74,649 enrolled |
| 4,594 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2004-2005 |
| Racial Composition |
| 25.4% White | | 7.8% Black | | 63.2% Hispanic | | 3.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Omaha Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 53% free/reduced lunch |
| 47,763 enrolled |
| 3,333.4 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2009 (district and union currently in negotations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 41.0% White | | 31.8% Black | | 23.9% Hispanic | | 1.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.6% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Orange County School District |
| 11th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 42% free/reduced lunch |
| 174,142 enrolled |
| 11,117 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2008, Ratified April 2008 |
| Racial Composition |
| 34.1% White | | 27.4% Black | | 31.2% Hispanic | | 4.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Palm Beach County School District |
| 12th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 43% free/reduced lunch |
| 170,883 enrolled |
| 10,737 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 39.8% White | | 28.7% Black | | 23.7% Hispanic | | 2.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Pasco County School District |
| 60th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 37% free/reduced lunch |
| 66,314 enrolled |
| 4,378 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 updates |
| Racial Composition |
| 74.4% White | | 5.5% Black | | 13.4% Hispanic | | 2.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Pinellas County School District |
| 24th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA and AFT Affiliate |
| 40% free/reduced lunch |
| 107,892 enrolled |
| 7,048 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 62.8% White | | 19.2% Black | | 9.3% Hispanic | | 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Polk County School District |
| 32th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 56% free/reduced lunch |
| 93,980 enrolled |
| 6,707 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2005-2007, last updated Feb. 2009 |
| Racial Composition |
| 51.4% White | | 21.6% Black | | 21.9% Hispanic | | 1.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Portland Public Schools, ME |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 44% free/reduced lunch |
| 7,049 enrolled |
| 623.4 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 68.9% White | | 18.6% Black | | 4.2% Hispanic | | 8.8% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Portland Public Schools, OR |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 41% free/reduced lunch |
| 46,262 enrolled |
| 2,622.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2008 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 52.7% White | | 14.7% Black | | 13.2% Hispanic | | 10.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 1.6% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Prince George's County Public Schools |
| 17th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 45% free/reduced lunch |
| 129,752 enrolled |
| 9,005 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2009 (district and union currently in negotations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 5.1% White | | 74.2% Black | | 17.4% Hispanic | | 2.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Prince William County Public Schools |
| 50th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 24% free/reduced lunch |
| 72,988 enrolled |
| 3,847 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 40.6% White | | 22.4% Black | | 25.1% Hispanic | | 7.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Providence Public School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| agreement type |
|
| 79% free/reduced lunch |
| 24,494 enrolled |
| 1,501 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2004-2007 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 11.6% White | | 22.0% Black | | 57.8% Hispanic | | 5.7% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| San Antonio Independent School District |
| 74th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 31% free/reduced lunch |
| 54,779 enrolled |
| 3,387.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 2.9% White | | 7.8% Black | | 88.9% Hispanic | | 0.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| San Bernardino City Schools |
| 69th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 81% free/reduced lunch |
| 56,727 enrolled |
| 2,593.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2008 |
| Racial Composition |
| 10.8% White | | 16.1% Black | | 67.4% Hispanic | | 1.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| San Diego Unified School District |
| 19th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 51% free/reduced lunch |
| 131,577 enrolled |
| 6,985.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2006- June 30, 2008 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 25.2% White | | 13.5% Black | | 44.2% Hispanic | | 16.3% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| San Francisco Unified School District |
| 75th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 62% free/reduced lunch |
| 55,069 enrolled |
| 3,114 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 10.3% White | | 12.5% Black | | 23.0% Hispanic | | 48.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Santa Ana Unified School District |
| 66th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 77% free/reduced lunch |
| 57,061 enrolled |
| 2,593.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2004-2007 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 3.3% White | | 0.7% Black | | 92.2% Hispanic | | 3.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| School District of Lee County |
| 42th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 47% free/reduced lunch |
| 80,541 enrolled |
| 4,953 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 51.1% White | | 14.1% Black | | 28.7% Hispanic | | 1.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| School District of Philadelphia |
| 9th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| AFT Affiliate |
| 71% free/reduced lunch |
| 172,704 enrolled |
| 10,664.9 teachers employed |
| Contract period is September 1, 2004 - August 31, 2008 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 12.9% White | | 61.0% Black | | 16.3% Hispanic | | 5.9% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Seattle Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| % free/reduced lunch |
| 45,581 enrolled |
| 2,499.2 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 42.8% White | | 21.4% Black | | 11.6% Hispanic | | 22.1% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 2.1% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Seminole County Public Schools |
| 52th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 31% free/reduced lunch |
| 65,378 enrolled |
| 4,136 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2006-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 58.5% White | | 13.7% Black | | 18.0% Hispanic | | 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Sioux Falls School District |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 30% free/reduced lunch |
| 19,947 enrolled |
| 1,499.1 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2013 |
| Racial Composition |
| 81.0% White | | 6.9% Black | | 5.4% Hispanic | | 2.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 4.4% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| St. Louis Public School District |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 76% free/reduced lunch |
| 27,616 enrolled |
| 2,392 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2008-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 13.6% White | | 81.4% Black | | 2.6% Hispanic | | 2.2% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Tucson Unified School District |
| 63th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 64% free/reduced lunch |
| 59,327 enrolled |
| 3,475.6 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2010 |
| Racial Composition |
| 31.0% White | | 7.1% Black | | 55.0% Hispanic | | 2.7% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 4.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Tulsa Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| None |
| 78% free/reduced lunch |
| 41,629 enrolled |
| 2616.1 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board policies, 2008-09 |
| Racial Composition |
| 34.2% White | | 35.1% Black | | 19.4% Hispanic | | 1.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 9.9% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
| 45th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 31% free/reduced lunch |
| 72,477 enrolled |
| 4,050.8 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies |
| Racial Composition |
| 56.0% White | | 27.8% Black | | 5.7% Hispanic | | 6.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Volusia County Schools |
| 56th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 41% free/reduced lunch |
| 64,488 enrolled |
| 4,322 teachers employed |
| Contract period is July 1, 2006- June 20, 2009 (district and union currently in negotiations for new bargaining agreement) |
| Racial Composition |
| 63.9% White | | 14.6% Black | | 15.6% Hispanic | | 1.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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| Wake County Schools |
| 22th largest district |
| Public |
| Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association. |
| Handbook agreement type |
| None |
| 27% free/reduced lunch |
| 134,401 enrolled |
| 9,019.5 teachers employed |
| Contract period is Board Policies, revised December 2005 |
| Racial Composition |
| 52.4% White | | 26.5% Black | | 11.1% Hispanic | | 5.5% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Washoe County Public Schools |
| 57th largest district |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
| NEA Affiliate |
| 32% free/reduced lunch |
| 65,663 enrolled |
| 3,640.7 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2007-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 54.5% White | | 3.8% Black | | 32.8% Hispanic | | 6.4% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 2.5% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
|
| Wichita Public Schools |
| Public |
| State requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation. |
| Contract agreement type |
|
| 64% free/reduced lunch |
| 46,788 enrolled |
| 2,944.7 teachers employed |
| Contract period is 2009-2011 |
| Racial Composition |
| 43.7% White | | 22.2% Black | | 25.1% Hispanic | | 5.6% Asian/Pacific Islander | | 3.4% American Indian/Alaska Native | | *NCES Data 07-08 |
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