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Board approves 2025–26 negotiated agreement with Bennington Education Association; 4.13% total compensation increase
Summary
The board unanimously approved a tentative contract with the Bennington Education Association for the 2025–26 school year. The board’s finance presentation said the negotiated total compensation package represents a 4.13% increase and includes step/column movement and adjustments to insurance costs.
The Bennington Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve a negotiated agreement with the Bennington Education Association (BEA) for the 2025–26 school year. The board’s finance report said the total compensation package represents an overall 4.13 percent increase, including horizontal and vertical movement on salary scales and adjustments affecting insurance costs.
Board and committee negotiators described the process as cooperative; the finance committee recommended approval after a multi-month negotiation process. The board’s motion to approve the tentative agreement passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
The administration said committee members and BEA negotiators had maintained a constructive dialogue; board members thanked negotiating teams for the work. The motion instructed administration to finalize contract paperwork as agreed and to include the negotiated amounts in the 2025–26 budget development process.
Votes and roll call: The roll-call vote recorded yes votes from Kristie, Joe, Steve, Allison Slobatsky, Jeremy, Tim, and Christie Ryan; the motion passed.
