Newark School Board, Supervisors Union Reach Contract Agreement

Newark NJ

16 June, 2022

1:01 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Board of Education has reached a deal on new contracts with a labor union that represents principals, vice principals and other supervisors, administrators announced Thursday. According to a statement from the school board, the tentative agreement with the City Association of School Administrators (CASA) includes two contracts that span the 2020-21 through 2025-26 school years. The contracts contain raises, although further details weren't included in the board's statement. A ratification date is scheduled for Monday, the board said. "It has been a long time in the making, and we are excited to present a contract to our members that is worthy of their consideration," CASA president Christine Taylor said. "This is a contract that our school leaders have worked tirelessly for and that they deserve," Superintendent Roger León said. "I am pleased that our school leaders are getting a settlement that is deserving of their contributions," Board President Dawn Haynes said. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page.