Neshaminy School District

Louis T. Muenker, D.Ed. Superintendent

2001 Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047-3295

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Board President comments on teachers strike

January 6, 2012 Langhorne, PA

Neshaminy School Board President, Ritchie Webb, issued the following statement in reaction to the strike declaration made today by the Neshaminy Federation of teachers: Earlier today, the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers (NFT) declared a strike beginning on Monday, January 9th. By instituting a job action aimed at our children and their parents, the NFTs actions are inflicting financial harm and inconvenience to families in our district. As school board president, I am also concerned that our teachers are causing irreparable harm to their reputation within the Neshaminy community. Most of the issues in our contract dispute with the NFT concern money, but a strike wont put a single dime into our coffers. The key to settling this impasse is not to deny our children their education. The answer lies in understanding the economic times in which we live, and having the willingness to negotiate an affordable contract. The Neshaminy School Board will continue to negotiate in good faith with the NFT, however we will not tolerate any behavior which exploits our students. For now I have notified our attorney, Mr. Sweet, to immediately suspend any further negotiations with the NFT. I urge all members of the Neshaminy community to stand with us during this difficult time. I ask that you call NFT headquarters to demand they end this strike immediately, and return to the bargaining table willing to negotiate an affordable contract. The NFTs phone number is 215-547-2001. ******************************

Any questions regarding this press release should be directed to Ritchie Webb at <rwebb@neshaminy.k12.pa.us>

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