President Rick Rugani announced that the Bronxville School's administrators have volunteered to give up a negotiated raise of 3.75% for 2010-11, representing a savings of about $60,000. He commended the administrative group for understanding the changing economic climate and the need for shared financial sacrifice. As a result, he said, the administrative unit has agreed to forgo the wage increase negotiated for 2010-11, which the Board was legally obligated to pay. Instead, both parties have agreed to extend the contract through 2013 and spread the increase over that period of time - 1.875% in 2011 and 1.875% in 2012. All other provisions of the contract remain intact, including merit pay provisions that are at the discretion of the Superintendent and Board.Mr. Rugani heralded the agreement, commending the group for stepping up to a difficult issue, setting a positive example, and taking a position that strengthens the district's long term financial health. Superintendent of Schools David Quattrone and Assistant Superintendent Dan Carlin, not represented by this bargaining unit, have no guaranteed wage increases. Both (among several other unrepresented employees) took no raise in 2009-10.
Other bargaining units, including teachers, custodians, clerical staff, and teacher aides, have yet to negotiate new contracts for the next school year.
