North Andover (MA) School Committee Negotiation Sub-Committee - Teaching Assistants - 8/24/26

The North Andover (MA) School Committee Negotiation Sub-Committee convened on August 24, 2026, to discuss contract negotiations with teaching assistants. The meeting focused primarily on reviewing attendance data, sick leave policies, and proposed contract language changes related to work hours, part-time positions, and compensation. The school committee presented proposals including adjustments to workday hours, sick leave certification requirements, and holiday pay calculations. The teaching assistants' union introduced a detailed wage proposal aimed at establishing a livable wage scale with educational incentive columns, proposing a market adjustment and cost-of-living increases over three years. Discussions included comparisons to regional districts' pay scales and the financial capacity of North Andover to support these changes. No final votes were taken, but both sides agreed to continue negotiations with a follow-up session scheduled for September 16, 2026, where comprehensive responses and further proposals will be exchanged.