Day 3 of Little Lake City teachers strike brings call to overhaul school board

Source: whittier Daily News

As members met to negotiate, supporters of the union’s efforts canvassed for the recall of all five school board members. District officials say Little Lake faces issues that transcend the board.

By Joshua Silla | sjllasilla@gmail.com
PUBLISHED: April 20, 2026 at 8:12 AM PDT | UPDATED: April 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM PDT

Little Lake City School District teachers and administrators on Monday resumed bargaining over a new contract, but a deal remained elusive as educators entered Day 3 of their strike at all of the school district’s campuses.

As negotiations with the district resumed, supporters of the union’s efforts canvassed houses near all nine school sites toward the goal of recalling all five of the district’s school board members.

In response, district officials said the issues at hand go far beyond any individual board member.

“Our members, families, and community showed up in force, and it’s clear the district heard us,” Little Lake Education Association President Maria Pilios said in a Sunday night missive. “Our strength and solidarity have brought us to this moment. Tomorrow, we expect a fair proposal that meets the needs of our students and educators.”


Teachers on strike in the Little Lake City Unified School District returned to the picket lines while also canvassing local neighborhoods in a drive to recall school board members. (Photo by Joshua Silla)



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