District withholds proposed teachers contract from newspaper
The New Castle Area School District refused to release a proposed six year teachers contract, despite state sunshine laws. Board members deadlocked 4 to 4, denying residents review of the deal at Monday’s public meeting. The district faces a potential five day or possible 30 day extension for a Right to Know decision.
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Tied vote blocks teacher contract in New Castle district
New Castle area school board deadlocked 4 to 4 on a six year teachers contract, denying ratification. The district must reopen negotiations as the expired agreement covers about 214 teachers and retroactive changes depend on future funding after CARES Act funds fade. Norman Moses abstained. an executive session followed to plan next steps.
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Out-of-town teens repair homes in New Castle effort
Union Township resident Bob Summers leads about 35 teens and chaperones in a summer outreach across New Castle to perform home maintenance and repairs for low income residents. The program, now in its 13th year, paused only during COVID before resuming.
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State House bill would bar vaccine passports
The House approved a bill 112 to 89 to curb the health secretary powers, ban vaccine passports, and restrict vaccine requirements. The measure, already passed by the Senate with House amendments, now awaits possible concurrence as Senate leaders decide. Governor Wolf’s office signaled ongoing developments.
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