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After months of negotiations, board approves two-year teachers' agreement amid public criticism of delay
Summary
The board approved a two-year memorandum of agreement with the Newburgh Teachers Association covering July 1, 2025'June 30, 2027 after public testimony criticizing a 266-day delay in ratification and calls from the union for staffing priorities.
The Newburgh Board of Education approved a negotiated memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Newburgh Teachers Association that covers July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
During public comment, district resident David Ryan said he supported ratification but criticized the time it took to get to agreement. "Respect is a contract, and it took 266 days to get here," Ryan said, arguing the delay sent a message…
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