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Board adopts Culture of Respect compact, approves association contract amendments including new wage floor
Summary
The Montgomery County Board of Education adopted an updated Culture of Respect Compact and approved amended collective bargaining agreements with SEIU Local 500, MCEA and MACAP; staff highlighted a $20 minimum hourly wage guarantee and other compensation and retention measures.
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders and the Board of Education on March 18 adopted a revised Culture of Respect Compact and signed amended agreements with employee associations intended to improve workplace conditions, compensation and staff retention.
The compact, which the board adopted unanimously, reaffirms commitments to collaboration, respect, equity and transparency among the board, superintendent, cabinet and employee associations. The adoption was followed by a ceremonial signing with association leaders and the superintendent in the boardroom.
Why this matters: The compact codifies shared expectations for…
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