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A Strong Partnership For Success

The Townsend K-12 School District, Townsend Education Association and the Townsend Classified Association are committed to working together to create a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace for all staff. We believe that when we work together collaboratively and resolve conflict effectively, we can achieve great things.

Our partnership is based on the following principles:

  • Trust and respect

  • Open communication

  • Shared decision-making

  • Accountability

  • Commitment to continuous improvement

We are proud of our partnership and the work we have accomplished together. We are committed to continuing to work together to create a positive and productive work environment for all staff.

We welcome you to be a part of our success!

Staff interested in joining either of these Unions should contact their respective union officers. We encourage active participation in these important decision making processes. Below you will find Union information for each organization. Please note that the Staff CBA's for each bargaining unit take precedence over the Staff Handbooks. For any questions about the Union or any information presented here, please see one of the Union officers for your respective bargaining unit.

Townsend Education Association Union Officers 2023 - 2024 - Certified Staff

President - Laura Ascheman
Vice President - Dan Hazlette
Secretary/Treasurer - Angela Giono

Certified Bargaining Agreement 2024 - 2025
Certified Bargaining Agreement 2025 - 2026
Certified Faculty Handbook 2023 - 2024
Certified Staff Day Change MOU - 2023 - 2024

Townsend Classified Association Union Officers 2023 - 2024 - Classified Staff

President - Luke Carr
Vice President - Joe Gill
Secretary - Vicki Harvey

Classified Bargaining Agreement 2024 - 2025
Classified Bargaining Agreement 2025-2027
Classified Staff Handbook 2023 - 2024