PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District and the Sumner Paraeducators Association reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract Sunday afternoon, according to the school district.
After reaching the tentative agreement, the school board meeting planned for 7:30 p.m. Sunday was canceled, and SPA members plan to vote on the tentative deal Monday.
This all comes after contract negotiations fell through Thursday afternoon and paraeducators decided to go on strike.
>> Classes canceled by paraeducators' strike in Bonney Lake, Sumner
Teachers in the Sumner Education Association voted to honor their picket lines and did not show up for work, causing school to be canceled Friday.
Although a tentative agreement was reached, there will be no classes on Monday.
Other events expected to resume include most sports and after-school activities, including PTA events and building rentals. For specific details, people are being encouraged to visit each school's website.
Students who attend the Pierce County Skills Center will attend classes as usual, according to the SPA's website.
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