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Contract for CHEA Members Approved by BOE

The Cherry Hill Board of Education approved a four year contract for teachers and non-certified staff that are members of the Cherry Hill Education Association (CHEA). Non-certified staff members include secretaries and employees who work in facilities, support, and technology.

At the February 11th board meeting, the nine board members ratified and adopted the Memorandum of Agreement between the negotiating team and the CHEA, which represents close to 1,200 members.

The contract vote passed by an overwhelming unanimous vote by the Board of Education.

“I am beyond thrilled by the settlement agreement that has been reached with CHEA.” said Dr. Kwame Morton, Superintendent. “Kudos to the Board of Education, its negotiating team, and CHEA for their collaboration in reaching an agreement that solidifies Cherry Hill Public Schools as a premier district to work in.”

In addition to salary increases for all CHEA members, there is new contractual language to help promote staff wellness.

“The Board’s unanimous vote underscores our belief in the essential link between our most valuable resource, our teachers and staff, and the high quality education our students receive each day,” said Gina Winters, President of the Board of Education.

“This round of collective bargaining was the most productive and collaborative in decades,” said Steve Redfearn, President of CHEA. “This new agreement definitely sends a message to the staff that they are valued and appreciated by the Cherry Hill Board of Education. This contract placed emphasis on both recruitment and retention in the midst of a national and statewide teacher shortage.”

The agreement is effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.

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Incident at Cherry Hill High School East

Dear Cherry Hill Public Schools Community,

I want to address today’s incident at Cherry Hill High School East. A security and safety threat was discovered at High School East earlier this morning and a shelter in place was initiated, as per Department of Education and district protocol.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Cherry Hill Police Department advised that the building be investigated further.

Students at High School East were temporarily relocated to High School West to allow for further investigation and were dismissed from High School West at 1:30 p.m. All students and staff are safe.

I want to be crystal clear on this next point. Whomever is responsible for the threat that occurred today will be punished swiftly and accordingly. This type of behavior will not be tolerated.

Thank you to Mr. Finkle, Dr. Burns, and the staff of High Schools East and West for their poise and execution throughout the process. I am especially thankful to the students of both high schools for their cooperation throughout the day. I am always amazed at how our children consistently rise to the occasion.

I also want to thank our Campus Police and the Cherry Hill Township Police Department for their swift response.

Dr. Kwame Morton, Sr.
Superintendent
Cherry Hill Public Schools

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