The Holyoke School Committee and the Holyoke Teachers Association have reached an impasse in negotiations over the HTA contract—which expired on July 1, 2025—as determined by the mediator assigned by the Department of Labor Negotiations. Mediation sessions begin on March 12, 2026.
HPS has provided background information about prior bargaining sessions on the district website. In addition, this one-page summary outlines the Holyoke School Committee’s most recent proposal.
“As we prepare for mediation, we are hopeful that together we can arrive at an agreement that supports educators while remaining financially sustainable for the district and the Holyoke community,” said Interim Superintendent Anthony Soto.