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Teachers’ union offers concessions but board votes down memorandum of agreement

Carmel Central School District Board of Education
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Summary

The Carmel Teachers Association presented concessions — including deferred steps and increased welfare‑fund contributions — expected to save the district roughly $1.9 million over two years, but the board voted 3–4 against a resolution to approve the MOA after trustees raised concerns about a two‑year extension tied to CPI and long‑term healthcare exposure.

The Carmel Teachers Association (CTA) asked the Board of Education to approve a memorandum of agreement that would give the district near‑term savings in exchange for a multi‑year extension.

Administration staff and CTA representatives described the package as delivering district savings in year one and year two through a combination of smaller annual increases, deferred step increments and a temporary forgiveness of a welfare‑fund obligation. Administration summarized the district impact as roughly $1.2 million in year one and a smaller amount in year…

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