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Residents, teachers press Haverford Township board to resolve expired teacher contract
Summary
Dozens of residents, current and former teachers and the Haverford Township Education Association urged the board at its Sept. 18 meeting to reach a fair, competitive contract after the district’s agreement expired in August. The board said negotiations are ongoing and pledged continued good-faith talks.
Haverford Township — Dozens of residents, current and former teachers urged the School District of Haverford Township Board of School Directors on Sept. 18 to settle an expired collective bargaining agreement, saying stagnant pay and limited professional time threaten teacher retention and the district’s academic reputation.
The public comment period drew long lines of speakers representing parents, retirees, current teachers and Haverford Township Education Association leadership. Adam Nancarrow, president of HTEA, told the board: "Our request is simple. Prioritize investment in our educators from our veterans to our future hires." Several commenters said the contract lapsed in August and that negotiations have continued without a settlement.
The issue matters to parents and district leaders because speakers linked teacher pay and prep…
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