Cambridge School District Seeks Mediator in Ongoing Teacher Contract Negotiations

The Cambridge School District will request a third-party mediator to resolve ongoing contract negotiations with the Cambridge Education Association, representing 1,500 teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff. After 22 bargaining sessions, no finalized contract has been reached, with paraprofessional salaries cited as a main cause of the stalemate. The union is proposing a $45,000 starting salary for paraprofessionals in the 2027-28 school year, increasing to $55,000 for 2028-2029. The next bargaining session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026.