In 1975, the State of Indiana passed Public Law 217, establishing by law the rights of teachers to negotiated certain items: "A school employer shall bargain collectively with the exclusive representative on the following: salary, wages, hours and salary, and wage fringe benefits."

In addition to those items to be negotiated, according to Public Law 217: "A school employer shall discuss with the exclusive, representative of certified employees, and may but shall not be required to bargain collectively, negotiate, or enter into impasse procedures on the following matters: working conditions, other than those provided in Section 4 of Public Law 217; curriculum development and revision; textbook selection; teaching methods, selection, assignment, or promotion of personnel; student discipline; expulsion, or supervision of students; pupil-teacher ratio; class size or budget appropriations."

The administration of Wa-nee School recognizes the need for communication with teachers as a means of solving mutual problems and working toward a better school system. The administration and Board welcomes input from teachers when planning changes, additions, or improvements in administrative practice or Board policy.