Update #12 (2/6/23) Woburn School Committee and Mayor Scott Galvin Share Information About Tentative Contract Agreement

WOBURN – The Woburn School Committee and Mayor Scott Galvin wish to provide an update about the contract agreement with the Woburn Teachers Association. 

The agreement will take effect immediately and last until Aug. 31, 2026.  

The Teacher/Nurse contract includes:

• A 3.5% salary increase in FY 23 effective immediately
• A 3.5% salary increase in FY 24. Additionally, Steps one and two will be dropped from the salary scale
• A 3.75% salary increase in FY 25. Those at Step 13 will receive a $250 base enhancer 
• A 2.5% salary increase in FY 26 with an additional 0.5% increase on the 91st Day of School
• The agreement also includes a 10-minute increase in student instructional time each day, starting in the 2023-24 school year

 This equals a 13.75% salary increase over the four-year period. 

Prior to the declaration of the strike, the School Committee and Mayor offered a 10.75% salary increase over three years, including the 10-minute increase in student instructional time each day. At the start of the strike, the WTA demanded 15% over three years.

 The Paraprofessional contract includes:

• A $3,000 market adjustment in FY 23. Steps one and two will be dropped from the salary scale
• A 3.75% salary increase in FY 24
• A 3.75% salary increase in FY 25
• A 2.5% salary increase in FY 26 with an additional 0.25% increase on the 91st Day of School 

In addition to the market adjustment this school year, this equals a 10.25% salary increase over the four-year period.

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