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We are pleased to provide a second update on our ongoing negotiations with the Torrance Teachers Association. Building on the positive momentum from our initial sessions, the District and the Association continue to engage in productive and collaborative discussions.

We are progressing as expected and remain focused on reaching a fair and responsible agreement that supports our teachers, students, and broader school community.

Since our last update, the District has received a total of 12 proposals from the Association. The District has responded to all of the proposals. This reflects meaningful engagement from both parties and a continued commitment to moving the process forward in a timely and thoughtful manner.

We are also pleased to share that we have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on Article VI: Hours of Employment, Adjunct Duty, and Supervision Subsection K. This agreement represents continued progress on key issues that directly impact our educators’ daily work and responsibilities.

Negotiations are ongoing, and upcoming sessions are scheduled for April 15, April 21, and April 29. We remain committed to maintaining a respectful, solution-oriented approach as we continue working toward a comprehensive agreement.

We will continue to keep our community informed as progress continues. Thank you for your ongoing support of our students, staff, and schools.

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.

Negotiations Update: April 10, 2026

Continued Progress Through Collaboration

Negotiations Update: March 20, 2026

A Strong, Positive Start for Our Teachers and Students