Revere School Committee and Revere Teachers Association Reach Tentative Agreement on Union Contract

Special to The Advocate

  The Revere School Committee and Revere Teachers Association have reached a tentative agreement on a mutually beneficial four year contract. The proposed union contract includes an increase in wages for all teachers districtwide, paid parental leave, and school safety initiatives.

The Revere School Committee and Revere Teachers Association are pleased to share that the tentative agreement prioritizes the needs of educators and students, and protects taxpayers.

Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. stated, “This proposed contract speaks to the power of listening to one another, and mutual respect for each other’s roles. I take pride in the strength of our ongoing relationship with the Revere Teachers Association, as we navigated an effective deal that safeguards the quality of education Revere Public Schools is known for.”

Dr. Dianne Kelly, Superintendent of Schools, commented, “We remain incredibly grateful for the hard work our teachers and all of our staff members do every day. I think we all know that teachers are the backbone of our public school systems and our schools can only thrive when the relationships between staff and district leadership are thriving. I am thankful to the RTA leadership and to the Revere School Committee for supporting the district through these negotiations and for centering the needs of children as we found our common ground.”

Jane Chapin and Michelle Ervin, Co-Presidents of the RTA, said, “This agreement represents a meaningful step in the right direction for our students and educators. It addresses critical issues such as competitive wages to attract and retain educators, paid parental leave, and safe and healthy schools. We believe this contract helps us find proactive solutions to the serious problems facing our schools, and we are excited to refocus our energy on what matters most: educating Revere’s students.”

The negotiation team included: Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr.; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly; Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danielle Mokaba; School Committee Chair Jacqueline Monterroso; School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano; Revere Teachers Association Co-President Jane Chapin; as well as Revere Teachers Association members, Jennifer Jones, Christopher Kingston, Gary Palmieri, Karen Suttle, and Michelle D’Alessandro.