HARRISBURG, Pa. — According to a media release put out by the union, coaches in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education represented by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties made headway toward a new contact during a negotiation session in Harrisburg Monday but no contract agreement has been reached.

“We made a lot of progress, but at the end of the day it was disappointing that we couldn’t come to an agreement,” Coach Executive Leader John Gump said of negotiations between APFSUF and the State System.

According to APSCUF, the sides agreed on a process for communication about potential elimination of sports. They also settled on a protocol for coaches who take over for vacated positions or colleagues on a leave of absence. A healthcare agreement remains in the works.

“With the uncertainty of healthcare and the possibility of significant new out-of-pocket costs for our members, we need to make sure that we protect them (our members) as best we can,” Gump said.

The sides met Monday from about 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. at APSCUF’s office in Harrisburg. APSCUF offered dates for future negotiation sessions, but the State System did not agree to those proposed times.

The coaches’ contract expired June 30, 2015. Negotiations have been ongoing since late 2014. APSCUF’s coaches voted last month to authorize a strike, but leadership has not set a strike date.

A call to Kenn Marshall, the Media Relations Manager for the State System, was not returned Tuesday.