Melrose Teachers and Schools Reach Agreement

MELROSE, MA - School Department officials and the Melrose Education Association have reached a new three year bargaining agreement, according to a joint statement by Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore, the Melrose School Committee, and the Melrose Education Association.

"School Department officials and the Melrose Education Association are pleased to announce the achievement of a new three year collective bargaining agreement. The mutual goal throughout this process has been to negotiate an agreement that invests in our teachers, serves the needs of our children, and is in the interest of taxpayers," a release said. "It is a collaborative agreement that serves the educational needs of our students, and recognizes the talent, perseverance, and commitment of our first-rate educators. It will provide our School Department administration with a pathway to work collaboratively with the MEA to strengthen teaching and learning for all children. We appreciate that both the MEA and the School Committee were willing to engage in Interest Based Bargaining that focused on the mutual interests of the students, staff, and community. We look forward to continuing the work of providing first class educational services and opportunities for all students in the Melrose Public Schools."