Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Public School District Board has approved the negotiated agreement in conjunction with teachers before the end of the school year.  The approval of the agreement was voted on at the May 24 Special School Board meeting.

Valley City Education Association president Sarah Lerud said the teachers and school board have worked together on issues since early spring.  The agreement  calls for a $500 base over the next two years, with the same step increases.  Paternity leave incentives were also agreed to.

Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson said he feels the negotiated agreement benefits both parties over the next two years.