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Downingtown Area board approves five-year contract with teachers union
Summary
The Downingtown Area School Board voted to approve a new collective bargaining agreement with the Downingtown Area Education Association (PSEA‑NEA) covering 09/01/2025–08/30/2030 after brief discussion and public comment; one director opposed and one abstained during roll call.
The Downingtown Area School Board on Wednesday approved a five-year contract with the Downingtown Area Education Association, PSEA‑NEA, covering Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 30, 2030.
Board President Blust thanked both union negotiators and board members for their work in reaching the agreement. “It was a long year. We appreciate all the hard work that each group put into it, and we are delighted to be able to offer that contract tonight,” President Blust said.
Director Kurthi, who said she values teachers’ work, said her opposition stemmed from benefits and alignment…
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