Newton Public Schools
Equity & Excellence
Negotiations Updates 2024
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FINAL Contract Documents and Salary Tables
Joint School Committee and City Council Slide Presentation - 2.12.24
Contract Highlights and Comparison Slide Presentation - 2.7.24
Contract Highlights Slide Presentation - 2.2.24
Memorandum of Agreement - NTA - 2.2.24
Return to Work Agreement - NTA - 2.2.24
New UNIT A Salary Table - FINAL
New UNIT B Salary Table - FINAL
New UNIT C Salary Table - FINAL
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School Committee Reaches Agreement with Newton Teachers Association - 2.2.24
This evening, the Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) bargaining teams reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract. The contract will require ratification from NTA members and a majority vote of the School Committee. We expect a return to school on Monday, February 5, 2024.
This contract reflects our values including respect for our educators. It reinforces and expands meaningful support for students; meaningfully increases compensation for all employees, particularly our building and classroom aides; maintains Newton as a leader in benefits; and provides important flexibility for our leaders to strengthen and innovate our system.
This strike has been painful for NPS families and the entire City of Newton. We will all need some time to heal, and we ask for patience and leadership from all of the adults in the NPS community. It is up to us to show our kids how a strong community responds to challenges.
The Committee looks forward to the return of students to their classrooms. We will take a breath, then begin the work of ensuring that this never happens again.
Sincerely,
Newton School Committee
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Strike Ends - School Resumes on Monday, February 5, 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am pleased to inform you that we have reached a meaningful agreement with our teachers' union. This agreement not only addresses key concerns but also reinforces our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education in a stable, productive, and welcoming environment.
As our students return to school Monday, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the impact the recent strike has had on our school community. I understand the difficulties this period has presented for your families, and I deeply appreciate your patience and support. The last couple of weeks were the culmination of several challenging years and it is my sincere hope - and a charge I am committed to leading - that we move forward together in a new and stronger chapter for Newton Public Schools.
Highlights of the agreement are:
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Significantly increased salaries for all aides –with some increases totaling 50%
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Adjustments to salaries for increased cost of living
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Additional social workers at the elementary level
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Additional staff to reduce class sizes at the high school level
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Expanded parental leave
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Guaranteed student admittance for non-resident school system staff
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Agreed-upon procedures for educators on directed growth plans
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Adjustments to funding of insurance benefits and healthcare structure
Moving forward, students are our first priority; we are focused on making up for lost instructional time and addressing any learning gaps or breaks in student routines that may have arisen. We are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive. Along with that commitment, we value the hard work and dedication of our teachers and support staff, and we are grateful for their service. As I said before, we will continue to love and support our staff as we work through this time of transition.
I encourage you to maintain open communication with us. Your feedback and engagement are vital as we work together to rebuild trust in our shared commitment to all our students. I consider myself chief among community supporters as we process information and experiences, heal and become a stronger, more cohesive learning community.
School Resumes Monday, February 5, 2024, with a 1 hour late start for all schools and NECP. Buses will run as usual, but students will catch their rides one hour later than a normal day. This will mean no early care for one more day;, I regret the further inconvenience to families. However, due to the intensity of the strike and the extended period of work to rule that preceded the strike, we must utilize this time to reconnect our staff and principals and provide direction and support for staff in preparation for our students’ return. Our top priorities are welcoming our students, re-establishing classroom and school community, returning to routines and schedules, and resuming grade-level learning. To support the transition back to school, we have put together expectations that support staff to respond briefly and factually to student questions about the strike and focus on resuming our typical routines.
You will hear from your principals tomorrow with more information about the return to school.
We look forward to welcoming our students on Monday!
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Warm regards,
Dr. Anna Nolin
Superintendent -
Upcoming Events
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March 26, 2024
3:00 PM Negotiations Sub- Committee Executive Session - Custodians #2 & #3
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March 27, 2024
5:30 PM Special Hybrid School Committee Meeting FY25 Budget Ed Ctr rm 210 & Zoom
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April 1, 2024
5:30 PM School Committee Meeting and Public Hearing FY25 Budget
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April 4, 2024
5:30 PM School Committee Meeting and Public Hearing - School Choice (Hearing may be postponed)
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April 9, 2024
6:30 PM Hybrid School Committee Meeting - In person 100 Walnut St, rm 210 and Zoom
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April 24, 2024
6:30 PM Hybrid School Committee Meeting - In person 100 Walnut St, rm 210 and Zoom
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May 6, 2024
6:30 PM Hybrid School Committee Meeting - In person 100 Walnut St, rm 210 and Zoom
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May 20, 2024
6:30 PM Hybrid School Committee Meeting - In person 100 Walnut St, rm 210 and Zoom
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Notice of Intent to Destroy Temporary Student Records
The Newton Public Schools intends to destroy all temporary student records on June 15, 2024 of all students who exited from any Newton Public Schools prior to June 30, 2000. Please visit the link for details on content and timeline, as well as contact information for questions.
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Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility in the Newton Public Schools
Learn more about eligibility for and benefits related to the Free and Reduced Meal Program.
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2022-23 Annual Report
We invite you to learn more about our district through our 2023-24 annual report. It includes messages from leadership, data on progress toward districtwide goals, and student success stories.
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New Feeder Pattern for Bigelow/Day/Cabot/L-E
Learn more about the feeder pattern change instituted for Bigelow and Day Middle Schools.
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Preschool Enrollment Open!
NECP is now accepting applications for our community peers for the 2024-2025 school year. Follow the link above to the application and learn more about NECP.
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