UPDATE: The Marblehead School Committee announced the closure Thursday night and said there were "no signs of the strike ending."
The Marblehead Education Association co-President Jonathan Heller: "We are here to bargain in good faith. The School Committee is not."
UPDATE: Marblehead schools are closed for a second day on Wednesday as Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said: "The blame's not on us."
The School Committee said the MEA proposal would require the need for a $7.5 million tax override after the last two were soundly defeated.
The Marblehead Education Association pushed back Saturday on the need to cancel sports and arts performances amid a pending strike.
Marblehead Superintendent John Robidoux said all school activities - including sports - will be canceled until the strike is over.
The Marblehead Teachers Association members will "remain on strike until fair contracts are reached."
The Marblehead Education Association said increased funding is necessary to combat the "crisis" in Marblehead Public Schools.
The Marblehead School Committee said it would require a $7.6 million tax override vote to fund union demands on proposed pay increases.
Monday night's bargaining session broke off after the School Committee said the union "refused to move on their wage proposals."
The Marblehead School Committee responded to a letter signed by nearly 700 people calling for more urgency to reach a new deal.
The Marblehead Schools Committee said current union wage demands would require a "(tax) override or significant staff reductions."
The school received an "A" grade for academics, teachers, and clubs and activities, according to the latest Niche rankings
The Marblehead Education Association said teachers will only work contractually obligated hours on certain days amid stalled negotiations.
A short bargaining session did little to close the gap on a new collective bargaining agreement for teachers working without a contract.
The Marblehead Education Association will hold the rally outside of its next negotiating session at the high school on Monday afternoon.
The sides remain far apart on wage increases and the parameters of a proposed School Safety Committee.
The Marblehead Education Association said step increases and summer stipends were omitted from recent paychecks.
The rivals will face off at American's most beloved ballpark on Thanksgiving Eve.
The School Committee said on Tuesday night that the Marblehead Education Association abruptly adjourned negotiations after four hours.
The School Committee said the Marblehead Education Association said it was "unilaterally adjourning the negotiations immediately."
New Superintendent John Robidoux begins a two-year interim run amid several daunting challenges facing the district.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
The School Committee made the request over the objection of the Marblehead Education Association last week.
Several at Wednesday's School Committee meeting criticized the proposed policy's potential restrictiveness and lack of inclusiveness.
The Marblehead Education Association said the School Committee is intending to "unilaterally walk away" from negotiations.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
The scholarships are in memory of David Stern, a former Marblehead youth sports coaching legend and supporter of the arts.
These Marblehead students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.
An anonymous donor will match all contributions to the Marblehead-based SPUR servicing Marblehead, Swampscott, Lynn and Salem this week.
School Committee member Sarah Fox said in a statement a six-hour bargaining session did not result in meaningful progress toward a deal.
Marblehead School Committee Chair Jennifer Schaeffner shared the ruling at Monday afternoon's meeting.
The School Committee authorized incoming Superintendent John Robidoux to spend up to $25,000 to hire a third-party investigator by July 19.
The School Committee voted on Thursday night to authorize the two-year offer that includes a clause for a potential extension.
Dozens of Marblehead residents spoke for two hours of public comment on a recent rift between school staff.
Lawyers for the family of the 9-year-old Black student said he was inappropriately restrained more than 11 times over 4 months this fall.
Interim Superintendent Theresa McGuinness said "multiple formal complaints of harassment and discrimination" have been filed.
The Marblehead Education Association said more than 450 teachers and staff rallied outside of Tuesday's negotiating session.
School Committee Chair Sarah Fox said the Subcommittee and Marblehead Education Association agreed to schedule more bargaining this summer.