Joint Statement From the MSC & MTA - 1.7.25 Bargaining Update

The Medford School Committee (MSC) and the Medford Teachers Association (MTA) have jointly announced the beginning of negotiations pertaining to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

The groups met in late December and have scheduled five negotiation meetings in the next two months. The current contract between the two parties, which began on September 1, 2021, is set to expire on August 31, 2025. 

Both bargaining parties acknowledge the important role these negotiations play in the shared mission for continuous improvement and exceptional student outcomes in the school district. The parties enter the talks in good faith and are committed to upholding the district’s shared values of achievement, collaboration, and mutual respect. 

Medford School Committee Bargaining Team

• Jenny Graham, Medford School Committee Vice Chair
• Paul Ruseau, Medford School Committee Secretary
• Dr. Marice Edouard-Vincent, Superintendent
• Dr. Suzanne B. Galusi, Asst. Superintendent for Academics and Instruction
• Dr. Peter J. Cushing, Asst. Superintendent for Enrichment, Innovation and Operations
• Joan Bowen, Director of Student Services
• Jeanine Femino Camuso, Director of Human Resources
• Nick Tucci, McGlynn Middle School Principal
• Howard Greenspan, Attorney for Medford School Committee
• District and School-based Leaders as needed

Medford Teachers Association Bargaining Team

• Anthony Geehan, MTA President
• Jennifer Rigano, MTA Vice President
• Dr. Patricia Brandl, MTA Treasurer
• Megan Richard, Unified Arts Representative
• Maureen Lavin, Secondary Special Services Representative
• Maria Micieli, Elementary Representative
• Jaime Taylor, Membership Coordinator
• Dena Fleno, MTA Union Representative
• Additional MTA Members as needed

Both parties recognize that there are many topics to address in this negotiation and are committed to working together to create a better district for students in the Medford Public Schools. The parties recognize that this process will take many months and thank everyone in advance for allowing the teams the space to do this important work. 

As the negotiation proceeds, the parties will provide updates to the community as appropriate, either through joint statements or individual press releases. Bargaining updates from both parties can be found at the following locations:

Medford School Committee

Website: www.mps02155.org/about/school-committee/negotiation-updates

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mps02155/ 

Medford Teachers Association

Website: https://medfordteachersassociation.wordpress.com 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hellomedfordteachers