White Plains Approves New Teachers' Contract

WHITE PLAINS, NY — The White Plains City School District and the White Plains Teachers’ Association announced that a new agreement was reached for a three-year contract, effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022. The contract was ratified by the union Friday, Feb. 8 and the board voted on and approved the agreement at its meeting Monday, Feb. 11.

Superintendent Dr. Joseph L. Ricca said the negotiations process was collegial and fiscally responsible due to the strong relationship between the parties and a mutual desire to provide for a sustainable future.

"There is a clear understanding of the economic picture and of our mutual desire to protect and further the interests of the students and staff of our excellent school district,” he said.

Kara Lyons, president of the WPTA, said her association appreciated the district's willingness to collaboratively negotiate a contract that treated all parties fairly.

Terms of the agreement call for a 1.5 percent salary increase in each of the three years. Supplemental compensation for extra-curricular activities increases similarly.

Board President Rosemarie Eller said that the board was pleased with the results and congratulated the negotiating teams for its efforts.

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