Plainfield School Board Signs Off on New Teachers' Contract

After more than a year of negotiations, it’s official: The Plainfield school board on Monday signed off on a new, three-year contact with the Association of Plainfield Teachers (APT).

After voting down a previous version of the contract in October, union members approved the pact last month. APT represents about 1,850 certified staff members, including teachers.

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The deal includes what the district calls “modest raises,“ which follow several years of pay freezes.

The contract increases pay by an average 2 to 3 percent per year, retroactive to July 1, and includes retirement language recognizing years of service in the district. Retirees with at least 15 years of experience will get $500 per year of service, he said, and those who work at least 33 years will also get an additional benefit of $14,000.

“This benefit rewards loyalty, longevity, and experience,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lane Abrell said last month.

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Click here to read more about the new contract.

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