# North Andover (MA) School Committee Negotiation Sub-Committee - Teaching Assistants - 10/7/26

The North Andover School Committee Negotiation Sub-Committee met on October 7, 2026, to discuss contract proposals with teaching assistants. The committee presented counterproposals on parental leave, proposing six weeks (up to 12 weeks total under the outlined terms), and sick leave, including a $550 stipend for employees using two or fewer sick days and increasing the maximum sick days usable for family illness from 10 to 15. It also proposed a $300 403(b) match, subject to enrollment requirements. The committee did not agree to several other union proposals, while stating that a comprehensive financial and compensation response—including wages, toileting, and specialized-program duty stipends—would be provided at a future meeting. No votes or procurement actions were identified.

The parties discussed scheduling additional negotiation sessions for November, December, and January. Industry-relevant discussion concerned education labor negotiations and employee compensation and benefits; no contracts, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or procurement-related budget allocations were discussed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [North Andover (MA) School Committee Negotiation Sub-Committee - Teaching Assistants - 10/7/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdPSvgWXfOQ) - NorthAndoverCAM