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School board approves teachers’ contract while voting to pilot new two-year academic calendar after sharp debate
Summary
The board approved the Chambersburg Area Education Association contract and a two-year pilot calendar (2026–27 and 2027–28) after months of negotiation. Both votes passed 7–2; two board members opposed citing insufficient public discussion and concerns about lost student days for younger grades.
The Chambersburg Area School District board approved a new collective-bargaining agreement with the Chambersburg Area Education Association and adopted a two-year pilot academic calendar after extended discussion and member questions. The contract passed 7–2; the calendar vote also passed 7–2.
Why it matters: The contract and calendar are tied operationally — some board members opposed the contract because they said the public had not had adequate opportunity to consider the calendar changes. Opponents warned that the proposed calendar reduces traditional student days and may hurt early-grade reading gains; proponents said the calendar adds instructional hours in a configuration intended to fund professional development and improve teacher effectiveness.
The contract (agenda item 7.15) was presented…
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