The School Committee held its first meeting since the conclusion of the teachers’ strike and although agreements were made, emotions were still high. The meeting addressed important topics, including how students and faculty would make up school days, upcoming roof repair design plans, and the custodian contract agreements. The School Committee held votes for all three of … [Read more...] about Teacher emotions still run high
Marblehead Education Association
An over-riding factor remains after educator strike
Approximately a week after the Marblehead teacher’s strike came to an end, both the Marblehead School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) will shift their focus and work together to pass the override. In the School Committee press conference following the conclusion of the strike, Co-Chair Jenn Schaeffner emphasized the utmost importance of the community … [Read more...] about An over-riding factor remains after educator strike
Marblehead strike settled
After two weeks of missed school in Marblehead, the School Committee and Marblehead Education Association (MEA) have made tentative agreements, allowing educators and students to return to school on Wednesday. Both the School Committee and MEA were radio silent for most of Tuesday as negotiations continued. Meanwhile, the community remained on standby, waiting for … [Read more...] about Marblehead strike settled
Marblehead teacher strike could prove costly
As the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) enters its third week of being on strike, effects could be seen on the wider town community. One of the most important issues is the potential for an override that would support higher wages for educators. According to the School Committee, as of Monday afternoon, its latest proposal would cost $6.4 million with a $3.174 … [Read more...] about Marblehead teacher strike could prove costly
New proposals in teachers strike
Over the last week, there has been some, but not enough progress made in the negotiations between the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) and the School Committee. As of Wednesday at noon, the MEA sent out a press release stating that the School Committee plans to take legal action against individual MEA members, specifically MEA co-presidents Sally Shevory and Jonathan … [Read more...] about New proposals in teachers strike