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East Penn board approves new four-year contract with teachers' association
Summary
The East Penn School District board on Aug. 26 approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the East Penn Education Association, a contract administrators say was helped by additional state funding and which board members described as fair and hard-fought.
The East Penn School District Board of School Directors voted unanimously Aug. 26 to approve a four‑year collective bargaining agreement with the East Penn Education Association. Administrators said recent additional state subsidy dollars helped the district fund the settlement.
“Mister Smith” — a board member who spoke during the discussion — praised the negotiation teams and credited state support, saying the agreement “generously recognizes [teachers'] efforts and support of our kids.” Other board members, including Mister Kelly, Miss Klotz and Doctor Whitney, also expressed gratitude for the work of both sides and described the contract as fair and equitable.
Administration and board speakers framed the vote as part of a broader commitment to retain and support teaching staff; administrators told the board they plan to apply a portion of newly available state funding to cover the contract costs. The board took a roll call vote and the measure passed with nine ayes.
The board did not discuss in detail in this meeting the contract’s line‑by‑line provisions; administrators said summary materials and the full agreement are on the meeting agenda. The board moved on to other business after the vote.
