LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A teacher strike in the Las Vegas valley still looms after the 80th session of the Nevada Legislature wrapped up over night.þþLate Monday, debate over education funding went right to the wire. Lawmakers extended a payroll tax that redirects the money it generates towards education.þþRELATED: Nevada lawmakers pass school funding formula overhaulþþClark County School District is applauding the passage saying it paves the way for CCSD employees to get pay raises.þþHowever, the Clark County Education Association says the school district did not receive enough funding and will have to modify its budget next year.þþThe organization says, ÿIf there are cuts in the classroom and CCSD falls short of paying educators salary increases there will be a strike at the start of the 2019-2020 school year.ÿþþOn May 31, representatives from CCEA protested with picket signs outside of Durango High School demanding raises, more classroom resources, and smaller class sizes.
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