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Board ratifies three-year teacher contract with average raises of 7%, 7% and 6%
What happened
On Jan 27, 2026 the Board of Education approved a new contract with the Ithaca Teachers Association covering July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. The district's contract page lists average raises of 7% for 2025-26, 7% for 2026-27 and 6% for 2027-28, plus 12 paid weeks of parental leave. The district can also lengthen the school day.
Why it matters to families
Teacher pay is the biggest cost in a school budget. These raises affect the tax levy and how much the district can spend on other things. They also help the district keep and hire teachers.
The evidence
The district's ITA contract page states the terms and says the board ratified the agreement on Jan 27, 2026 after 86% of voting teachers approved. The Jan 27 meeting summary records the board vote as 8-1, with one member citing concerns about long-term costs and reserves.
The source
ITA Contract Negotiations (district page)See the full record for Ithaca City School District.
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