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Arlington Heights SD 25 board approves teacher contract, superintendent contract and routine operational measures
Summary
On June 16 the Arlington Heights School District 25 board unanimously approved a four-year teachers'agreement, updated compensation for nonunion staff, the superintendent's employment contract and a slate of routine operational items including the e-learning plan and several finance motions.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. ' The Arlington Heights School District 25 Board of Education on June 16 approved several major personnel and operational measures, including a four-year contract with the Arlington Teachers Association and a new five-year employment agreement for the superintendent, as part of a 7-0 series of votes.
The board unanimously approved the 2026—2030 collective bargaining agreement with the Arlington Teachers Association, which district negotiators said preserves fiscal responsibility while addressing teacher safety, professional training, workload and compensation increases for long-serving staff. Kendra, an administrative negotiator, said the contract "positions District 25 to continue attracting and retaining highly qualified educators while balancing our responsibility to taxpayers." The motion carried 7-0.
The board also approved the district's nonunion salary recommendations and an administrative compensation plan for 2026—27. Kendra told the board the proposals targeted roles with growing responsibilities to keep the district competitive in the local labor market; that measure passed by recorded vote 7-0.
In a separate motion the board approved the superintendent's employment contract effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. The chair framed the vote as part of the board's governance responsibilities; the motion carried 7-0.
Votes at a glance (all outcomes recorded 7-0 unless noted): - Consent agenda (personnel report, treasurer's report, invoices, minutes, donations, superintendent memberships, fixed asset disposal): approved. - 2026—2029 e-learning plan (annual verification / three-year review): approved. - 2026—27 paper bid (award to local vendor): approved. - Resolution transferring interest from the working cash fund to the capital projects fund (budgeted $29,800): approved. - Resolution authorizing intervention in Property Tax Appeal Board proceedings (intervene on appeals seeking EAV reductions of $100,000+ where tax impact exceeds district threshold): approved. - 2026—2030 Arlington Teachers Association collective bargaining agreement: approved. - 2026—27 nonunion salary and administrative compensation plan: approved. - Superintendent employment contract (7/1/2026—6/30/2031): approved.
Board members and staff emphasized the collaborative tone of recent negotiations. "It was such an honor to work on this team," Kendra said of the bargaining process, thanking board negotiators Brian Cerniglia, Kevin Michael and Melissa Berger for their roles.
Following the votes, Superintendent Dr. Fitzpatrick thanked the board and the district bargaining teams and noted that the approvals set a foundation for continued work on student learning and operations.
What happens next: The personnel and compensation changes take effect according to the contracts and administrative timelines; staff said the district will continue implementation steps over the summer and publish any required materials on the district website.
