Last year, determining pay contracts with teachers was quite contentious for the Brevard School District. In order to avoid aggressive bargaining, the district and teachers union have created an expedited bargaining schedule and vowed to work together. Negotiations are scheduled to begin today, and continue through Thursday. Last year, pay contract bargaining negotiations stalled in December which lead to months of collective action. It seems that both sides are now committed to working together, which will hopefully result in a smoother bargaining process.
See "Teacher pay talks take new shape as school district and union vow to work together", Rob Landers, Florida Today, September 16, 2019