RIH Teachers Contracts On The Table

Teachers in the Ramapo-Indian Hills Regional School District reached a "preliminary agreement" with the Board of Education for a new contract, Board President Ira Belsky announced at a recent Board of Education meeting. 

"The agreement is subject to final details being worked out, ratification by the teacher's association and then approval by the Board," Belsky told Patch. "We hope to have this all completed before July 1."

The 300-member Ramapo Indian Hills Education Association has been working this school year under a contract that expired last June.

According to an indepth report by Frank McMahon on page 5 of the Villadom Times, the current salary guide calls for a starting salary of $46,419 with a top salary of $81,724 for a veteran teacher with advanced degrees. 

Details of the new contract have not be released. RIHEA representatives did not respond to a request for comments.