The committee had voted to approve the agreement during an emergency meeting on Feb. 3, just hours after the two sides reached a tentative agreement. School Committee Chair Chris Brezski explained Thursday night’s vote was held during a regularly scheduled public meeting.
Schools in Newton will reopen Monday after the city and teachers reached a tentative deal to end an acrimonious strike that lasted more than two weeks.
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Newton Teachers Strike Update: Overnight Talks Crash With No Deal - Newton, MA - The Newton Teachers Association said talks that lasted until 6 a.m. broke off as classrooms remained closed for an 11th school day.