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Parent warns retirement incentive could signal staff reductions; superintendent says union requested incentive

East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education · January 27, 2026
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Summary

A parent urged the board to reject an early-retirement incentive, saying it signals planning for closures; the superintendent responded that the incentive was proposed by the professional staff union and that there is no intent to close JM Hill.

During public participation at the Jan. 26 board meeting, Lauren Langdon, identifying herself as a borough resident, taxpayer and parent, criticized an early-retirement incentive the board has on its agenda and urged members not to pass it.

"Early retirement incentives are not routine. They are strategic. They are used to reduce staff. They are used to prepare for consolidations, and they are used to…

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