I haven't gotten all the details yet, but I am proud to report that the B-B-E teachers union has taken what is essentially a pay freeze for their current 2-year teaching contract.
They are still able to increase their pay on the usual "Step and Lane" method, which ups their pay every year they stay at a district, as well as for continuing education credits.
By doing so, B-B-E becomes one of the few schools in the area who are taking a strong stance against increased spending.
A ray of light!
For comparison, the West Central Area school district inked a teacher settlement with a 1% raise in 2009-2010 and a 2.5% raise in 2010-2011. (Not good at all, considering they had to cut $680,000 out of the budget in 2009 just to stay out of statutory operating debt)