Lafayette School District Teachers SayThey Deserve More

Lafayette may have a reputation as being one of the top districts in Contra Costa County, but the teachers say their pay is among the lowest and they want more. With students, parents and aides at their side, a few dozen teachers stood in front of Lafayette Elementary Schools picketing with signs and stats. They have rejected the district's offer of a 12 percent raise, saying that in order to stay competitive with peers in the county, they need 14.