Grayslake Elementary District 46 Is Seeking Replacement Teachers to Work on a Te

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Byline: Bob Susnjara bsusnjara@dailyherald.com

Grayslake Elementary District 46 is seeking replacement teachers to work on a temporary basis should the regular instructors strike if they don't have a new contract by mid-January, officials announced Thursday.

District 46 issued a statement about the potential job availabilities but officials said they remain optimistic a new deal with the teachers union can be achieved before the strike date. They said they must be prepared if talks prove unsuccessful.

Lake County Federation of Teachers union business agent Jim Pergander said he perceives the call for applications as a sign District 46 doesn't plan to reach …