Rochester Teachers Disheartened After School Board Nixes Contract

The Rochester Board of Education rejected a one-year teacher contract extension offering a 4% raise and retention bonus, shocking educators amid a staffing crisis. Teachers union president Adam Urbanski called the decision a betrayal, citing high attrition rates and the district’s large reserve fund. Critics say internal board politics derailed a deal approved by the former superintendent. Board members who voted against the contract claimed they lacked adequate input. Talks for a multi-year agreement are expected to resume, with pressure mounting from teachers and the community.

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Source: 13WHAM