Keystone Oaks Teachers Deliver On Strike Threat

DORMONT, PA – Keystone Oaks teachers have gone on strike. Classes are canceled on Monday.

“We are disheartened that (teachers have) made the decision to strike, despite (the district) making several fair, reasonable, and creative offers on a new contract,” school board president Theresa Lydon said in a district release.

“The board of school directors understands the impact that this work stoppage will have on students and families in the Keystone Oaks School District. While getting our students back into the classroom is our top priority, we also must do what is responsible and sustainable financially."

At this time, no additional meetings are scheduled between the district and the Keystone Oaks Education Association.

According to Pennsylvania law, school districts must complete 180 days of instruction by June 15, 2021. At this time, given the number of make-up days remaining before June 15, 2021, the work stoppage can last a maximum of six days.

Classes will resume on Feb. 9 at the latest.

The district will continue to offer its free meals program will continue, with curbside pickup being held between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at each building.

The district will provide updates to families via e-mail, phone message and through the district’s website, www.kosd.org, as needed. An updated 2020-2021 school calendar will be released as soon as possible.