Board ratifies two‑year teachers master agreement covering FY2026–FY2027 with roughly $4.51 million cost over life of agreement
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Summary
The Moorhead board approved a two‑year teachers master agreement effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027. Administration presented year‑by‑year cost estimates (about $2.7M in 2025–26 and $1.8M in 2026–27); the board approved the agreement by voice vote.
The Moorhead Area Public Schools board approved a negotiated two‑year teachers master agreement at its Feb. 23 meeting.
Administration said the agreement covers the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and includes language changes and memoranda of understanding. The administration summarized the financial impact as approximately $2,708,638 (a 4.29% increase) for 2025–26 and $1,800,622 (a 2.73% increase) for 2026–27. During discussion trustees and administration referenced a total fiscal impact in the $4.51 million to $4.54 million range depending on final accounting.
A trustee moved to approve the agreement and the motion received a second; the board voted and the motion carried by voice vote.
The administration said final contracts will be posted on the district website after signatures. Trustees did not record roll‑call tallies in the meeting minutes for this item.
Next steps: the signed agreement and any memoranda will be posted for public review on the district’s website.
