Overview

• The tentative agreement offers teachers a 4% pay raise in the first year, with increases of up to 5% in the following three years.
• Class size reductions are supported by a $40 million investment, including hiring teaching assistants for oversized classrooms and lowering kindergarten class limits from 32 to 25 students.
• The contract guarantees 90 new librarian positions over three years and allocates $10 million annually for arts, music, and sports programs, prioritizing low-income schools.
• Provisions include sanctuary protections for immigrant students, expanded support for English Language Learners, and reforms to teacher evaluations for veteran educators.
• The agreement also commits to climate initiatives, such as installing solar panels at 30 schools and removing lead pipes, addressing both educational and environmental equity.