After months of thoughtful, principled negotiations, the agreement addresses key priorities: attracting and retaining top-tier educators, supporting inclusive classrooms, and ensuring stability going into the next school year. It’s a testament to the maturity and mutual respect demonstrated by both bargaining teams.
Highlights of the Tentative Agreement include:
“This agreement represents a major achievement for our entire community,” said Rachelle Marcus, President of the BHUSD Board of Education. “As a former teacher, I am thrilled to see us reach this agreement before the school year concludes. Both sides came to the table with respect and a shared focus on what is best for our students and educators. I am proud of the balanced outcome we achieved together.”
Katherine Warren, President of BHEA, shared that, “We are delighted to have an agreement before the end of the school year. I would like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of both bargaining teams in making this deal possible. I would also like to thank Dr. Cherniss and the Board for their continued support.”The Tentative Agreement now moves to BHEA membership and the BHUSD Board for formal ratification. But its significance is already clear: shared vision, respectful dialogue, and principled compromise can lead to real results—results that benefit not just employees, but the students they serve every day.
As BHUSD moves into summer with this milestone secured, the district is well-positioned to continue delivering on its core mission: high-quality education grounded in excellence, stability, and integrity.
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