Manchester school officials and the city teachers union have agreed to delay a portion of a new three-year contract that kicks in July 1 designed to create savings in
Five union contracts that could add $23 million in costs to the school district over the next three years were given final approval Tuesday night, effective July 1.
A $290 million bond was granted final approval Tuesday night by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the Manchester School District to begin construction on facilities next fall.
Five school union contracts tentatively approved Monday night will help Manchester hire and hold on to teachers and staff by bringing salaries closer to those in neighboring districts, officials say.
Manchester school board members voted Monday to approve a new three-year deal with city teachers that includes a 9% raise in year one, a hike in hiring bonuses and four