The district and United Teachers Los Angeles held their first session -- clocking in without overtime at eight hours -- today, according to an LAUSD press release.
They're set to meet at least six more times before the end of October in an attempt to reach an agreement on the terms of the 2007-08 contract (yes, last year).
Both sides declared an impasse in negotiations two weeks ago, agreeing to meet with a state-appointed mediator.
Mediation comes as UTLA has been talking about striking for the first time in almost 20 years.
