San Jose teachers prioritize safety in contract negotiations

A teachers union is joining parents in demanding San Jose’s largest school district makes schools safer. Following increased incidents of weapons on campus and social media threats post-pandemic, the San Jose Teachers Association is calling on the San Jose Unified School District to provide safe and stable schools. This year, the union is including “teaching conditions and safety” in its contract negotiations. Among its requests is appropriate staffing levels for students with behavioral needs. Renata Sanchez, president of the San Jose Teachers Association, said the concept of holistic school safety has surfaced in teacher concerns. Sanchez wants to ensure school…