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Elizabeth board approves 2025–2028 teachers’ contract after roll‑call vote
Summary
The Elizabeth Board of Education approved a three‑year memorandum of agreement with the Elizabeth Education Association covering July 1, 2025–July 1, 2028. The motion passed by roll call; Marina Ortega and one member abstained and the board thanked negotiators.
The Elizabeth Board of Education voted to approve a memorandum of agreement with the Elizabeth Education Association covering July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2028, after a roll‑call vote at its Dec. 18 meeting.
Commissioner Jacobs moved the motion and it was seconded; the board then conducted a recorded roll‑call. Several members voted yes and two members recorded abstentions, including Commissioner Marina Ortega. Board President Stanley J. Naran announced that the resolution had passed.
Board members and administrators thanked the negotiations committee and the EEA leadership for reaching an agreement that the board described as among the district’s stronger offers. Commissioner Jacobs said the contract reflects a “team effort” by board members, the administration and outside consultants. The board called for applause for the negotiations team and the Elizabeth Education Association.
The board did not read into the record every financial line of the contract during the public meeting; board members said the negotiations team and attorneys on both sides played a central role in reaching the settlement and that details had been provided to members in advance for review.
Next steps recorded by the board: the ratified memorandum will be reflected in the official minutes; the administration and the association will proceed with implementation steps consistent with the agreement.
