Norwich board ratifies new teachers contract covering 2026–2029 after executive session

Following an executive session, the Norwich Board of Education voted unanimously to ratify a new contract with the Norwich Teachers League that covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

A board member moved to ratify the contract and a second was recorded; the board chair called the voice vote, and the motion passed. Meeting minutes show no roll call tally recorded in public minutes beyond general assent; the board announced the contract was passed.

The ratification followed an executive session in which the board met to discuss superintendent goals and the teachers’ contract. Board policy and Connecticut law govern executive session use; the meeting record notes the board convened under Connecticut General Statute 1‑200 for the executive session.

The board did not release further negotiation details at the meeting.