ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Valley View District parents are taking a stand for those watching over their kids on Friday.

The district covers Romeoville and Bolingbrook, where teachers and school staff could be going on strike if a new labor agreement is not reached.

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Contract negotiations have stalled due to a disagreement about adding an additional 20 minutes to the school schedule. The district says this will improve academic performance. However, the union and several parents told ABC7 it just creates more hardship.

It is a small group, but their voices are mighty in advocating for the nearly 1,800 Valley View District staff members who could go on strike soon.

"She'll be on the front lines," said Joe Hass, who is married to a

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