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Washington Township board faces divided votes as residents press on teacher pay, lawsuits and staffing
Summary
At its Sept. meeting, the Washington Township School Board approved most personnel and special-education items but failed to pass several finance/contract measures after hours of public comment about lawsuits, a payroll glitch and teacher retention.
The Washington Township School Board heard hours of public comment Tuesday about teacher pay, legal bills and staffing shortages, then split on several contract- and finance-related motions during a meeting that included both standing-room attendance and repeated pleas from educators.
Residents and staff packed the meeting to urge the board to prioritize teachers and support staff, with multiple speakers warning that recruitment and retention hinge on competitive contracts. After committee reports and public testimony, the board approved most human-resources items but rejected a contested job-description item (L6d) and failed to carry a finance-and-facilities motion…
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