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East Ramapo teachers tell board contract violations, forced second evening erode trust
Summary
Teachers and union leaders told the East Ramapo board the district has repeatedly overridden past practice and contractual terms — singling out an order that forced middle school teachers to attend a second evening event — and warned the union will pursue grievances and arbitration if patterns continue.
Tricia McNabb, president of the East Ramapo Teachers Association, told the board on Dec. 9 that the district’s recent approach to scheduling and other decisions has damaged morale and, she said, violated teachers’ contractual rights. "Forcing middle school teachers to attend a second evening event not only violates our contract, but further erodes trust," McNabb said during the public comment period.
Several teachers and union officers amplified that message.…
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