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Board approves 2026–2029 DEA contract; board members praise bargaining team
Summary
The Board approved a multi‑year DEA contract included in the meeting packet for 2026–2029 by roll call; board members thanked bargaining representatives for their work and said the contract should help with staff retention.
The Board of Education approved the DEA contract for the 2026–2029 term as presented in the meeting packet. A board member moved to approve the contract and the motion was seconded; the board then completed a roll call vote with ayes recorded by members present.
Board members Andrew and Teresa were identified in the meeting as representatives involved in the process. One board member thanked the DEA and district administrators for their time, saying the agreement supports teacher compensation and “talent attraction and retention.” Another member thanked Andrew and Teresa for representing the board in negotiations.
Why it matters: ratified contracts determine salary and benefits for represented staff and are typically tied to hiring, retention and budget forecasts. The transcript shows the board approved the contract by roll call during the meeting; no motion to amend or further debate was recorded.
The meeting included expressions of appreciation to the bargaining team and administrators for their efforts; no dissenting votes or amendments are recorded in the transcript for this item.
