The Melrose School board is committed to fostering open communication with our community. In that spirit, we are pleased to announce a new initiative to increase transparency in the ongoing contract negotiations with our teachers and paraprofessionals.

Effective immediately, the public will have access to regular updates on the status of negotiations. This information will be posted on the school district website. These updates will provide a high-level overview of the key issues being discussed and the progress being made.

We believe that a well-informed community is essential for a thriving school district. By sharing this information, we aim to:

• Increase public understanding of the contract negotiation process.

• Demonstrate our commitment to fair and respectful negotiations with our valued educators.

• Foster a collaborative atmosphere where all stakeholders can work together for the benefit of our students.

We appreciate your continued support of our public schools. This initiative reflects our dedication to building a strong and transparent relationship with the community we serve.

Please note:

• To protect the confidentiality of the negotiation process, specific details of proposals and counter-proposals may not be included in the public updates.

• We encourage the community to stay informed through the provided channels and to reach out to the School Board with any questions.