GENEVA – For the fourth time, Geneva School District 304 teachers packed the school board meeting with more than 200 members to show solidarity for getting a new contract.

Teachers spoke out about feeling disrespected for starting the school year without a new contract in place. Some parents, wearing royal blue in contrast with the teachers’ bright green T-shirts, shared how important Geneva’s teachers are for their children’s education.

And a taxpayer watchdog recited salary information to show how well teachers are paid.