Valley View District teachers file 'intent to strike' notice

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Teachers in the Valley View School District are a step closer to walking off the job.

The district covers Romeoville and Bolingbrook. The teachers union there filed an official notice of their intent to strike.

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The teachers and the district are arguing about an additional 20 minutes being added to the school day.

District officials say the extra instructional time will lead to higher test scores. Teachers say it puts unnecessary burdens on staff.

The earliest teachers can strike is Sept. 15.