School Board Ratifies New Hatboro-Horsham Teachers' Contract

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —The Hatboro-Horsham School District has ratified a new three-year contract with its education association.

The school district and the Hatboro-Horsham Education Association approved the deal Monday. The contract runs through June 30, 2026.

Under the new contract, annual salary increases, which include both annual step movement and money added to the salary schedule, are 3.7 percent, 3.3 percent, and 3.5 percent for each year of the contract.

“With cost-of-living increases for 2023 significantly higher than this salary plan and inflation a key issue looming over building and construction projects everywhere, this agreement demonstrates a noble compromise on both sides – one that enables us to now turn our attention toward the building of a new middle school and the other educational priorities of our District,” Schools Superintendent Scott Eveslage said.

The contract covers the salary, benefits, and working conditions of almost 400 classroom teachers, special educators, school counselors, and school nurses.

The approved contract follows about one year of amicable and productive negotiations involving multiple meetings per month.

“Both sides made concessions and worked together to create a contract that was fair to the community, teachers, and students,” Eveslage said.

HHEA membership approved the new contract Monday afternoon during a general membership meeting with the school board signing off at its meeting Monday night.

“The collaboration that went into crafting this agreement demonstrates what is possible when labor and management work together to achieve shared goals,” Hatboro-Horsham Education Association President Bryan Moore said. “By committing to finding common ground, we were able to reach an agreement that is fair to both teachers and our taxpaying community.”