CONTRACT-LEASE
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to reject the Agreement between the Ledyard Board of Education and the Ledyard Education Association, Ledyard, Connecticut for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
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Background- Terms:
November 18, 2025: The Ledyard Education Association (LEA), ratified a new three year Contract Agreement effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. (Please see attached)
At its November 18, 2025 meeting the Ledyard Board of Education also voted to approve the LEA Agreement.
Some minor changes in language including incorporation of existing MOAs and applicable current practices, the following compensation was negotiated:
Salary
A total Salary increase of 13.19%, inclusive of steps/increments and including any Stipend increases was negotiated. Assuming all staffing remains the same, the breakout by contract year is as follows:
Year 1- GWI + Step (total negotiated increase 4.447%) = $898,066
Year 2- GWI + Step (total negotiated increase 4.439%) = $936,220
Year 3- GWI + Step (total negotiated increase 4.308%) = $949,034
Insurance
Year 1- 25% increase Employee share would be 24.50%
Year 2- .25% increase Employee share would be 24.75%
Year 3- 25% increase Employee share would be 25.00%
Based on an 8% increase in premium rates year over year, it would be an approximately $390,000 savings over the course of the contract.
Under CGS 10--153d(b), the municipal legislative body (Town Council) may:
(see attached)
1. Reject the Agreement by a majority vote within the 30-day period, or
2. Vote NOT to Reject the Agreement by a majority vote within the 30-day period (essentially accepting the Agreement)
3. Take no action, in which case the Agreement is deemed approved by operation of law at the conclusion of the 30 days.
Should the Legislative Body (Town Council) vote to reject the agreement, the matter proceeds directly to binding arbitration under CGS 10-153f.
Procedural Timeline and Next Steps
• December 4, 2025: Agreement submitted to the Town Clerk and transmitted to the Town Council.
• Statutory deadline: The Town Council has 30 days from filing to act.
• If no vote occurs: The contract becomes effective automatically at the close of the 30-day period.
• If the Council votes to reject: The agreement moves to binding arbitration as required by 
state law.
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