The union, which had fought to keep tenure since the old contract expired three years ago, achieved the concession of an appeals process for principals who are fired. Removing tenure will require the approval of the State Legislature which may do so after the first of the year. Principals also received a substantial raise making their average pay over $93,000, but they will work longer hours and for more weeks during the year.
See "Long Contract Battle Justified, Principals' Leader Says", Abby Goodnough, NPR Morning Edition, December 16, 1999