The Bronxville Board of Education has reached labor agreements with two additional bargaining units, the facilities support staff and the teacher aides. The facilities support staff ratified a contract through 2013-14, with a 0% increase for 2009, a one time payment of 1% for 2010, 1% for 2011, 1.5% for 2012, and 1.5% for 2013. Employee contributions for health benefits will rise to 12% over the life of the contract.This group of employees is an independent association, representing themselves.The teacher aides, represented by the Bronxville Teachers Association, also entered into a contract with the District, with 0% wage increases for 2010, 1% for 2011, and 1.5% for 2012. Health benefits are not offered to this group. Assistant Superintendents John Kehoe and Dan Carlin represented the Board during negotiations with both groups, with the assistance of Ingerman Smith, attorneys. They reported efficient and amicable proceedings. In approving the settlements, Board members noted that even with reasonable wage increases, additional health insurance and retirement costs are difficult to manage in the context of a 2% tax cap.
The District approved a collective bargaining agreement with its teachers this past September. The administrative unit's contract does not expire until 2013, and the clerical unit is still in negotiation.
