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Rockwood board approves three‑year agreement with teachers' union
Summary
The Rockwood School District Board of Education approved a negotiated agreement with the Rockwood National Education Association that covers July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028; the RNEA said the deal includes a two‑year 10% increase to the salary fund and an MOU to study leave policy changes.
The Rockwood School District Board of Education approved a negotiated agreement with the Rockwood National Education Association (RNEA) that will take effect July 1, 2025, and run through June 30, 2028.
The agreement was presented during the board’s meeting; the motion to approve was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. The board chair called for “all those in favor,” members responded “aye,” and the motion carried.
Why it matters: The RNEA described the deal as a multi‑year settlement that increases the district’s salary fund and includes language commitments that RNEA leaders said will improve working conditions. Thomas Cook, president of the Rockwood National Education Association, told the board the contract contains “a two‑year, 10 percent increase to the salary fund and a three‑year agreement on language.” He also said the parties signed a memorandum of understanding to study leave policies in the coming year.
Board and union remarks: Thomas Cook, president of the RNEA, framed the agreement as a step to improve educator pay and working conditions and said, “When teachers thrive, students thrive.” Board members and district leaders thanked negotiators on both sides and described the ratified contract as an important but initial step toward restoring competitive local pay scales.
Vote and procedure: The motion was read aloud by the board president and moved and seconded; the board approved the agreement by a voice vote. The motion language read that “the board of education approves the negotiated agreement between the Rockwood School District and the Rockwood National Education Association. This agreement shall be effective 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2028.” No roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript; the board announced the motion passed.
What the board said next: Board members emphasized sustainability and the need to plan for long‑term competitiveness in pay. District leadership said they would continue discussions with the community about long‑term funding options to maintain competitive salaries.
Ending: The district and union leaders said they will continue collaborative work on implementation details and the MOU on leave policy studies during the next school year.
