The Philadelphia School District and its principals union have reached a tentative four-year contract deal, bringing an end to the prolonged labor dispute that had left over 1,000 administrators without a contract since August.
While the details of the agreement remain under wraps for now, union officials announced that it includes wage increases across the board. The district, however, has assured that further information will be released in the coming days, pending ratification by the School Board.
CASA President Robin Cooper hailed the deal as a major victory for administrators, stating that it recognizes their vital role in driving student and teacher success. "This agreement affirms the dedication and innovative leadership of CASA administrators," he said. "They are pivotal change agents who drive both student and teacher success."
Superintendent Tony Watlington echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong partnership between the district and CASA while upholding fiscal responsibility. The new contract will help facilitate the implementation of Accelerate Philly, the district's five-year strategic plan, which prioritizes the role of highly qualified administrators in boosting student achievement.
The agreement comes after a tense showdown at last week's school board meeting, where CASA members expressed frustration over what they saw as one-sided negotiations. However, the union has stuck to its guns, upholding an existing agreement that prohibits strike action or any form of work stoppage.
With the tentative contract in place, administrators and educators can now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that their compensation and working conditions will be addressed in the coming months. While much remains to be seen about the specifics of the deal, one thing is clear: the future of education in Philadelphia is finally starting to look brighter for its top leaders.
While the details of the agreement remain under wraps for now, union officials announced that it includes wage increases across the board. The district, however, has assured that further information will be released in the coming days, pending ratification by the School Board.
CASA President Robin Cooper hailed the deal as a major victory for administrators, stating that it recognizes their vital role in driving student and teacher success. "This agreement affirms the dedication and innovative leadership of CASA administrators," he said. "They are pivotal change agents who drive both student and teacher success."
Superintendent Tony Watlington echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong partnership between the district and CASA while upholding fiscal responsibility. The new contract will help facilitate the implementation of Accelerate Philly, the district's five-year strategic plan, which prioritizes the role of highly qualified administrators in boosting student achievement.
The agreement comes after a tense showdown at last week's school board meeting, where CASA members expressed frustration over what they saw as one-sided negotiations. However, the union has stuck to its guns, upholding an existing agreement that prohibits strike action or any form of work stoppage.
With the tentative contract in place, administrators and educators can now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that their compensation and working conditions will be addressed in the coming months. While much remains to be seen about the specifics of the deal, one thing is clear: the future of education in Philadelphia is finally starting to look brighter for its top leaders.
. Like, can't these people just get along? I mean, I'm glad it's finally settled, but I'm also kinda surprised the union didn't push for more since they've been without a contract for so long 
. And CASA President Robin Cooper saying they're "pivotal change agents"? Please, we all know how that goes 
... just another PR spin to get the public on their side. The district's got its eyes on fiscal responsibility, but what about actual funding? I mean, Accelerate Philly is one thing, but have you seen the state of some of those schools? It's like they're operating on fumes 
. Anyway, I guess it's good to see some semblance of normalcy restored 
... for now, at least.
So glad they finally got a deal done! 1,000 administrators without a contract since August must've been super stressful 
. I love that CASA President Robin Cooper is giving props to these admins for being change agents in the classroom 
. The whole thing about maintaining a strong partnership with the district while keeping fiscal responsibility in check makes total sense 
. Now that the contract is tentative and waiting on School Board ratification, fingers crossed we get the deets soon 
! Can't wait to see how this affects the future of education in Philly 
I'm so stoked that the administrators in Philly got a sweet deal! I mean, 4 years is a long time and they've been feeling like they're stuck in a never-ending loop of uncertainty 
. It's awesome that CASA President Robin Cooper is giving props to these educators for being change agents 
. Now we can finally see some progress on Accelerate Philly and get those student achievement numbers up 
! It's like the whole city is taking a collective deep breath of relief... and I am HERE. FOR. IT 
They've been without one since August, which is crazy. And I'm glad they're getting those wage increases - teachers and admins deserve to be fairly compensated for their hard work.
But it's good that there's an agreement in place now, so we can focus on the future of education in Philly. I'm curious to see what specifics come out soon, but for now, it's a win-win! 
, but it looks like they've scored big time 
!
IT'S ABOUT TIME THEY GOT THE COMPENSATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS THEY DESERVE AFTER BEING WITHOUT A CONTRACT FOR SO LONG!!! 
I HOPE THE DISTRICT WILL RELEASE ALL THE DETAILS OF THE AGREEMENT SOON SO WE CAN ALL UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN PHILADELPHIA!!! 
. It's amazing how a four-year contract can bring stability and security to those who need it most - our educators and administrators 
. CASA President Robin Cooper sounds super passionate about this, and I'm sure his words of encouragement mean a lot to everyone involved 
. Now we just have to wait for the details to come out... I'm curious to see what's in store for these dedicated professionals 
. The details are still under wraps, but it's awesome that there's gonna be some wage increases across the board 
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. And with Accelerate Philly being implemented, I'm hoping we'll see some real changes in the education system.
! Now let's just hope the district follows through on their promises and makes good on those wage increases 
I think it's awesome they got a new contract going on, but can we talk about how long this has been going on? Like 1k admins without a deal? That's crazy! 
and benefits, not to mention the fact that their role is actually recognized by the district 
The CASA union just landed an awesome deal with wage increases and all sorts of good stuff