The Upper Dublin School District (UDSD) and its teachers’ association, the Upper Dublin Education Association (UDEA), have reached a two-year contract agreement, following early bird negotiations conducted throughout the summer. The agreement was officially approved by the Upper Dublin Board of School Directors on September 29.
The current contract between UDSD and UDEA is set to expire on June 30, 2026, making this extension the result of what is known as “early bird negotiations”—a process voluntarily initiated well in advance of a contract’s expiration. This approach enables both parties to engage proactively, prioritize key bargaining interests, and reach a mutually beneficial agreement without the constraints of last-minute negotiations.
The new agreement will take effect at the end of the current contract, on July 1, 2026.
In a joint message to all UDSD staff during the district’s opening convocation, Superintendent Dr. Laurie Smith, School Board President Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, and UDEA Co-Presidents Doug Sample and Samantha Erickson expressed appreciation for the dedication, professionalism, and collaborative spirit demonstrated by both negotiating teams.
“I am heartened by the collaboration that brought us to this tentative agreement,” said Dr. Smith. “This progress strengthens our commitment to our top priority: inspiring and empowering our students.”