Lordstown votes on contract, steering clear of strike

LORDSTOWN -- The Lordstown Teachers Association on Friday ratified a new three-year contract with school district which includes 3.5% pay increases in each year of the agreement.

According to a news release, the contract includes 3.5% raises each year, an end to a three-tier system for healthcare costs and flexibility with some teacher work days.

The agreement was reached with the school board after teachers gave an Aug. 29 notice to strike.

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