Independent Clovis Unified Educators submitted a petition backed by more than 1,000 teachers, opening the door to recognition—or an election against a rival union. The petition, submitted by the Independent Clovis Unified Educators, brings Clovis Unified closer than ever to forming a union after more than six decades without collective bargaining representation. Why it matters: Clovis Unified is California’s largest school district without a union representing its teachers. The backstory: Clovis Unified historically relied on its Faculty Senate to provide employee input. In 2024, the Public Employment Relations Board ruled that Clovis Unified unlawfully dominated and supported the Faculty Senate.