Haverford Township board approves four-year teachers' contract

The Haverford Township School District board unanimously approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Haverford Township Education Association, authorizing administrators and labor counsel to incorporate the negotiated terms into a formal contract effective 09/01/2025 through 08/31/2029.

The board's vote followed multiple statements of support for the negotiated settlement. Superintendent Dr. Hayes said he wanted to "congratulate our teachers and acknowledge everybody in the negotiation process," and board members praised the bargaining teams for reaching an agreement after prolonged negotiations.

Board members said the process was longer than anticipated and cited transitional factors, including recent changes in leadership and state and federal budget uncertainty, that complicated bargaining. One board member described the agreement as ‘‘a fair agreement’’ that values teachers while allowing the district to plan fiscally for the future.

The motion to approve the contract was moved and seconded on the agenda (item 8d) and passed by voice vote with unanimous "Aye" responses. The board also authorized proper officers to execute the agreement following legal review.

Why it matters: The agreement sets compensation and working conditions for district teachers for the next four school years and is intended to provide stability for staffing, budgeting and classroom planning. Several board members said the deal reflects a priority of supporting educators while keeping the district on sound fiscal footing.

What comes next: The administration will incorporate the negotiated terms into the formal collective bargaining agreement and complete any required legal review and execution steps.