Approved: Three Year Teacher Contract with Increases
Pay increases are set to be retroactive and cover the entire fiscal year under the contract that was voted through last night.
The School Committee voted Tuesday to approve a three year teacher contract that includes 2 percent increases each year. "We're really appreciative of the consideration of the position we were in," said Katherine Hennessy in reference to a delay in the vote until the City Council approved $2.6 million in additional school funds. Without that holdup, the contact could have been approved much earlier. The teachers approved the contract on Nov. 8 with 94 percent of those voting favoring the contract, according to a release from the Superintendent's office. Receive breaking news in your inbox or smartphone by signing up for our newsletter here The contract includes: The contract was voted through by every committee member except Mark Hediger. …
