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School committee refers teacher-salary transfer amid conflicting messages about retro pay

Holyoke School Committee · April 27, 2026
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The committee voted to refer a proposed budget transfer for teacher salaries to the finance and operations subcommittee after members expressed confusion about prior statements that retro pay funds were unavailable in January but available until April 15; two members recorded abstentions.

The Holyoke School Committee voted to refer a proposed budget transfer for teacher salaries to the finance and operations subcommittee after members questioned inconsistent messaging about retroactive pay.

Mister Isaza moved the referral and Miss Leroy Martinez seconded. During discussion, Miss Laffabe said the teachers’ association was told in January that…

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