The calendar was not designed simply the way "the district" wanted it to be. Our bargaining team used the member surveys to determine what and how they should negotiate. Many different calendar configurations were considered, and finally one was agreed upon by the two teams.

I cannot speak for the team, just reflect on what I've heard from them at rep. council and el. caucus. P.C.'s questions below are valid, and are the kind of questions that should be brought to the microphone at the general membership meeting on Wednesday. At this informational meeting, our team can fully explain their rationale for the language and content of the current TA.