Lisa Uphoff Quotations

People were very angry at the disrespect they feel the board continues to lay upon them.

Our basic point is, they can afford it.

We talked about our options . . . It was clear that teachers and staff in this district felt we have no other choice but to go on strike if we can't reach a fair settlement. We have never been on strike. This was not an easy decision but one we felt we had to make.

They (the bargaining team) felt a lot of pressure. Pressure to try to reach an agreement, pressure to avoid any serious consequences. Ultimately, they decided to let the membership decide.