AUSTIN, Minn. — Austin Public Schools announced it has reached a settlement with the Austin Education Association on the 2025-2027 contract.

The finalized agreement follows several months of negotiations and emphasizes a commitment to stability and excellence in education, said AEA president Tom Compton and Superintendent Dr. Joey Page in a joint statement.

Teacher contracts in Austin are negotiated biannually to ensure timely updates and address staff concerns.

“With this agreement in place, we can continue to focus our full attention on what matters most: supporting our students and strengthening our schools,” the joint statement added.

The contract, once ratified, will cover the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and the 2026-2027 school year.

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