Dodge City National Education Association v. Unified School District No. 443

Miller, J.:

This case involves a dispute between the Dodge City National Education Association (NEA) and the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 443, Dodge City, Kansas (the Board). NEA is the exclusive representative of the professional employees of the Board.

A single issue is presented: After a negotiated agreement has been reached between an organization representing professional employees and a board of education, pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5413 et seq., then during the time that agreement is in force, may the board unilaterally make changes in items which are “mandatorily…