Board approves custodians’ 3‑year contract; superintendent receives one‑year extension; several nominations pass

At its Feb. 3 meeting the Concord School District Board of Education approved several personnel and labor actions, including a three‑year contract for custodial staff represented by the United Auto Workers and a one‑year extension of the superintendent’s contract.

Custodians’ contract: The board’s negotiations committee recommended ratification of a three‑year contract for custodial staff. Board materials and the presenter said the contract provides raises of 3.5% in year one, 3.25% in year two and 3% in year three and represents roughly $325,000 in new money over the three years. The presenter said the agreement updates disability language to align with current law, increases call‑in pay from one to two hours, increases longevity at 10, 15 and 20 years, simplifies annual leave accrual and adds limited pay provisions to help recruit staff for…