District debates release of proposed teachers contract
District officials spar over disclosing a proposed teachers contract as educators remain without a formal agreement since August. Sapienza questions public status under the Right to Know Law while Melensky argues the contract proposal is not exempt and public access serves the public interest in a multi million dollar deal.
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Pennsylvania House passes ban on vaccine mandates and health orders
The state House approved a vaccine requirement ban affecting state local and county governments and public schools, baring vaccine passports and restricting health orders by the Secretary of Health. Gov. Wolf plans a veto. lawmakers say the measure rebalance power and end unilateral COVID-19 controls.
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House backs optional COVID do over year for students
The Pennsylvania House unanimously approved a bill that would let parents opt for an extra year of school for their children to address learning losses from the 2020 2021 pandemic period. The measure now heads to the Senate with House changes inviting a potential concurrence.
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New Castle board approves six year teachers contract debate
The New Castle board narrowly passed a six year teachers contract after a split vote amid budget concerns. Several members warned the district faces deficits as ESSER funds end, while others supported the agreement saying it prioritizes students and includes cautious spending and staff resignations.
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