Labor Negotiations

Negotiations Update: March 20, 2026

A Strong, Positive Start for Our Teachers and Students

As we have done in the past, we will be using this website to communicate negotiations updates to our community. We are pleased to share this positive first update on our ongoing negotiations with the Torrance Teachers Association.

Negotiations started on March 16 and In just two sessions on March 16 and March 18, we made strong and efficient progress toward a new agreement. Working together, we have already reached agreement on several important items, reflecting a shared commitment to collaboration, supporting our teachers, and doing what is best for our students while remaining fiscally responsible.

So far, we have reached agreement on seven items, including:

• In response to our staff and community requests, we were able to finalize future instructional calendars for the next three school years: 2027–2028, 2028–2029, and 2029–2030
• Agreement on an updated Article II (Recognition), which will ensure clarity and inclusion for all certificated staff
• A new Maintenance of Standards article that supports fairness, equity, and good faith in how our bargaining agreement will be implemented
• Agreement to expand the Adult Education salary schedule to align with other teacher salary schedules, supporting consistency and equity across all District programs

These early agreements are evidence of a strong and respectful working relationship. We are listening, problem-solving, and moving forward together with a shared focus on supporting our educators and maintaining high-quality learning experiences for our students.

We are encouraged by this promising early progress as we continue negotiations. Our next sessions are scheduled for April 7, April 10, and April 15.

We are committed to keeping our community informed and to working collaboratively toward an agreement that supports our, students, teachers, parents, guardians and the entire Torrance community.