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Committee hears update on teacher contract talks; hiring‑freeze decisions may change before school starts
Summary
Negotiations subcommittee reported ongoing talks with the teachers' union on working conditions (Article 8); the committee described a hiring freeze in place for some positions and said it may be lifted for certain roles before school opens depending on negotiations.
The School Committee’s negotiation subcommittee reported Aug. 5 that talks with the teachers’ union (Unit A/B) remain active and that article 8 (working conditions) has been a major focus. Committee members said they are optimistic but did not expect a full agreement by the first day of school.
The committee discussed a hiring freeze the district had…
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