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MAEA president urges fair contract as district reports rising special‑education caseloads

Mars Area School District Board · April 14, 2026
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MAEA President Holly Mackler praised student activities and urged a fair contract for teachers; district administrators reported increases in evaluations and special‑education caseloads and outlined upcoming events and timelines for the final budget and program activities.

Holly Mackler, president of the Mars Area Education Association, told the Mars Area School District board the district’s students had participated in a wide range of extracurricular and curricular activities this spring and said the teachers who supported those programs 'deserve a fair contract.'

During her remarks, Mackler listed performances, competitions and school events and noted the association’s appreciation for staff who organize and support student…

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