Contract deadlock: Seniority remains basis of layoffs for Colfax district

The layoff procedure at the Colfax school district will continue to be based on seniority, at least until the end of this school year.

Also, contract negotiations between the school district and its teachers remain in a deadlock as they work to replace the contract that expired last Aug. 31.

The teacher’s union, Colfax Education Association (CEA), last Wednesday departed the mediation session with the seniority policy intact because their former contract remains in effect.

Staff layoffs at Colfax are now based on how long teachers have worked at the school. The teacher hired most recently will...