Overview

The office of Labor Relations is committed to providing the highest standard of excellence and cooperation between employees, labor, and management with the goal of providing employees and students with productive and safe learning environments.

The Labor Relations team negotiates with local unions and ensures the equitable administration of all Collective Bargaining Agreements. Local unions include the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA), the Leon Educational Staff Professional Association (LESPA), and Local 1010 District Council 78. Collective Bargaining Contracts and upcoming meetings can be found below. For any questions, please contact Diana Kilgore at 850.487.7197 or kilgored@leonschools.net

Upcoming Bargaining Sessions:

LESPA
Thursday, October 23, 2025
4:00 p.m.
Howell Building, Front Room
3955 West Pensacola Street

LCTA
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Howell Building, Front Room
3955 West Pensacola Street

Collective Bargaining Contracts - Current:
LCTA:
LCTA 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement - updated 01.28.25

LESPA:
LESPA 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement_Updated 01.14.25

Local 1010:
Local 1010 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement - updated 01.14.25

2024-2025 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs):
LCTA:
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Childcare Assistance
• Sick Leave Buy-Back
• School Recognition Payment - Nims
• Teacher Transfer 
• Gifted Endorsement
• Differentiated Accountability - Apalachee 
• Differentiated Accountability - Sabal Palm
• Differentiated Accountability - Fort Braden

LESPA:
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Childcare Assistance
• Sick Leave Buy-Back
• Two Employee/Family Coverage
• Gretchen Everhart Retention Initiative Supplement 
• EDEP Assistant Manager Pay Grade
• Paraprofessional Apprenticeship Program

1010:
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Childcare Assistance
• Sick Leave Buy-Back
• Two Employee/Family Coverage