Teachers in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 have reached a tentative deal to avert a strike that had been set to begin next week.

Less than a day after the union formally announced they had set a strike date for Tuesday, Naperville 203 Board of Education and the Naperville Unit Education Association announced they had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

In a joint statement, the two sides said the tentative deal will avoid a strike, and no classes will be cancelled next week.

"Our priority has always been to provide students with the high-quality education they deserve, and this agreement helps us continue that work," said Charles Cush, President of the Board of Education. "This reflects our dedication to ensuring Naperville 203 remains an exemplary school district for students and educators."

"We are so incredibly grateful to our students, families and the entire community for all their support during this difficult time. We could not have done this without you," NUEA President Ross Berkley said. "We are proud to say we've reached a tentative agreement that values our students and our educators. One that will continue to meet the high standard for excellence that we have here in District 203."

Terms of the tentative agreement will not be made public until it has been ratified by the union and approved by the school board.

Teachers in District 203 have been without a contract since June.

Teachers' pay has been one of the main sticking points of the negotiations, which have been ongoing since February. The union said the last thing they want to do is strike, while the school board said their current contract offer is more than fair.

The district serves 16,000 students.

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