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School committee ratifies teachers'union memorandum of understanding through Aug. 31, 2028
Summary
The committee unanimously moved to ratify a memorandum of understanding with the Newburyport Teachers Association covering Sept. 2025 to Aug. 31, 2028; the committee thanked negotiators and staff for the process.
The Newburyport School Committee voted May 19 to ratify a memorandum of understanding with the Newburyport Teachers Association covering the period Sept. 2025 through Aug. 31, 2028.
Vice Chair Julia Walker moved the motion and it was seconded; the committee recorded an affirmative vote. Walker summarized that the agreement matched the version previously ratified by the teachers' union and thanked staff for a productive negotiation year.
Superintendent Lynch also thanked negotiators on both sides, saying the outcome reflected relationships and work "doing what's best for the district." No committee members requested further discussion before the vote.
The committee did not discuss specific contract terms during the public meeting; the motion approved the memorandum of understanding as presented.
