Submitted by Sheridan Community Schools
Sheridan Community Schools (SCS) has officially passed and approved a new two-year contract with the Sheridan Education Association (SEA) and Sheridan School Board as of Monday, Oct. 27.
This agreement marks a significant step forward for both teachers and school personnel. It was ratified with a 96.3 percent approval from members. It includes salary increases for both years of the contract and raises the minimum teacher salary to $45,000.
SEA President Mathew Hewitt said he was grateful for the collaboration between the association and Superintendent Dr. Dave Mundy. He emphasized the shared commitment to teachers and students.
“SEA is proud to continue our strong, collaborative partnership with Dr. Mundy and the SCS School Board to bargain contracts that help to retain and recruit high quality teachers while maintaining fiscal stability,” Hewitt said.
Hewitt also said the complex process of negotiating the new contract was made so much easier because there is a mutual trust and respect between both parties.
“The process of negotiating a contract is never easy,” he said, “but SEA values the strong partnership that we enjoy with SCS leadership to allow us to work together for the continued success of Sheridan Community Schools in the present and the future.”
Hewitt expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from teachers during the process.
“As president of the Sheridan Education Association, I am thankful for the strong support of our members, who ratified the new contract with over 96 percent approval,” he said. “I feel strongly that we created an agreement that supports our certified staff and helps to maintain the long-term health of Sheridan Community Schools.”
Mundy
The new two-year contract reflects ongoing efforts by the district to ensure teacher compensation remains competitive and sustainable, while also recognizing that teachers and staff play a vital role in student achievement and growth. Superintendent Mundy noted, “Sheridan is beyond fortunate to have a tremendous teaching staff. Mathew and his team are fantastic to work with and we have always worked towards the same shared goals, which are to make SCS a great place to work. I appreciate all the SEA and our teachers do on a daily basis. It is a great time to be a Blackhawk!”
