Labor and Employee Relations
Labor & Employee Relations
Supporting Collaboration & Fair Practices
The Labor and Employee Relations team is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, professional, and supportive workplace for all district employees.
We help employees and leaders understand and apply contract language, navigate workplace concerns, and foster collaboration between staff and administration
through open communication and consistent processes.
For all instructional employees
For all support personnel employees
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Administrator Guidelines
Reference guidance for all administrators.
Reference guidelines for non-bargained employees.
Collective Bargaining Updates
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TALC Bargaining Updates
Last updated:
- High-level status for TALC negotiations (e.g., tentative agreement, board date).
- Key TALC contract highlights (salary, compression, language changes).
- Next steps for TALC and when updates will be posted.
Previous TALC Updates
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SPALC Bargaining Updates
Last updated:
- High-level status for SPALC negotiations (e.g., tentative agreement, board date).
- Key SPALC contract topics (wages, supplements, language updates).
- Next steps for SPALC and when updates will be posted.
Previous SPALC Updates
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District Negotiation Calendar
View scheduled meeting dates, upcoming sessions, and timelines for TALC and SPALC negotiations.
Which professional associations represent the School District of Lee County employees?
The School District of Lee County has two primary employee associations:
- TALC - Teachers Association of Lee County (instructional employees)
- SPALC - Support Personnel Association of Lee County (support staff)
The School District of Lee County uses Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) for negotiations. What is IBB?
Interest-Based Bargaining is a collaborative approach to negotiations in which both the district and the union work together to understand the underlying interests behind each issue. Instead of starting with fixed positions or demands, the teams identify shared goals, explore options, and develop solutions that meet the interests of both sides.
The focus is on problem-solving rather than adversarial negotiation. IBB encourages open communication, transparency, and creativity, which often leads to more durable agreements and stronger working relationships.
How often are contracts negotiated?
Contracts are typically negotiated annually for compensation and benefits. Both sides can open up two additional articles per bargaining session.
Can the public observe bargaining sessions?
Yes. Many bargaining sessions are open to the public in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Laws. Dates, times, and locations are posted on the district website when sessions are scheduled. Additionally, all bargaining sessions are streamed on the District's YouTube channel.
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District Employees: Visit the
Employee Labor Relations Portal for more information about your contract or if you would like help with an employee relations concern.
Professional Associations