Charlottesville’s school board unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Charlottesville Education Association for support staff at its meeting last Thursday.
The agreement will deliver education support professionals like school nutrition workers and custodians a 10.5% raise in fiscal years 2027–2029. (Virginia’s fiscal years run from July 1–June 30.)
“That’s a big yea,” said CCS Board Chair Lisa Torres after signing the contract with CEA President Shannon Gillikin…