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Public Statement Regarding Mount Vernon Federation of Teachers Contract

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Public Statement Regarding Mount Vernon Federation of Teachers Contract

As the community may be aware, the Board of Education and the Mount Vernon Federation of Teachers (MVFT) have been engaged in collective bargaining for a new agreement. Although the current agreement between the parties expired on June 30, 2022, it is important to note that the District has a legal obligation to continue to honor the terms and provisions of the contract until a new agreement is reached. The foregoing includes granting “step movement” (based upon years of service) and “lane changes” (based upon the completion of graduate course credits) within the existing salary schedule which have resulted and will continue to result in an annual automatic base salary increases for certain staff members beyond the date of expiration of the contract.

Notwithstanding the parties’ inability to reach an agreement at this time, the Board wants to make clear how much we value and respect the hard work performed by members of the MVFT daily in contributing to the education of the children of this community. The fact that the Board has not reached an agreement with the MVFT has absolutely nothing to do with the appreciation the Board has for the work our staff members perform in our buildings each day. The Board is confident that the parties will ultimately reach a settlement that is fair and equitable for our valued staff and fiscally responsible for our community members. We will continue to work with the MVFT to reach a settlement that meets these important goals while simultaneously maintaining and indeed enhancing our fine educational program.

-Dr. K. Veronica Smith, Acting Superintendent and the Mount Vernon Board Trustees

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