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New three-year teachers' contract approved
What happened
On April 14, 2026, after an executive session, the board voted 7-0 to approve a teachers' collective bargaining agreement for 2026-27 through 2028-29. Earlier, administrators got 3% raises with two-year contracts, and central office staff got a 3% hourly raise.
Why it matters to families
Staff pay is the largest part of the school budget.
The evidence
April 14, 2026 minutes, item H; January 21 and February 24, 2026 minutes for administrator and office staff raises. Contract terms were not published in the minutes.
The source
April 14, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for RSU 59/MSAD 59 (Madison Public Schools).
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