BETHLEHEM, Pa — The Bethlehem Area School District announced that the Board of School Directors officially approved the transportation contract agreement with Teamsters Local No. 773 at its meeting on Monday.
This brings the collective bargaining process to a successful conclusion.
Following an extension of the reconsideration period, BASD transportation employees voted to approve the proposed agreement, paving the way for final approval by the Board, according to a news release from the district.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement and grateful to our transportation employees for the important role they play in our school community,” said Dr. Renato M. Lajara, BASD Superintendent. “We appreciate everyone’s efforts throughout this process and look forward to continuing to work together to provide safe, reliable transportation for our students.”
The District thanked its transportation employees and all those involved in the collective bargaining process for their continued commitment to BASD students and families.
“We are glad that a contract is in place,” said Dennis Hower, President of Teamsters #773.
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