January 25, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Midland Park The Midland Park Board of Education has reached an agreement with the Midland Park Administrators and Supervisors Association for a new three-year contract through June 30, 2014. The previous one-year contract had expired on June 30, 2011. “I think both parties put together a fair contract moving forward that reflects changes happening across the state, ,” said administrators association negotiator Michael Healy, the assistant principal at Godwin School. “We attempted to create a contract and an environment that will attract new administrators and give them reasons to stay in our district,” he added. “I’m happy it’s all settled,” commented board President Robert Schiffer. The new agreement provides salary increases of 2 1/2 percent, which is in line with raises negotiated with other employee unions, including teachers. It also provides changes in tuition reimbursement, vacation days and longevity. As per state law, the union members also contribute to their health benefits package. Twelve month administrators will receive 20 vacation days a year, up from 15, and after three years of service they will be entitled to 23 vacation days, up from 20. Five vacation days may be carried over but must be used within the first quarter of the following year or lost. Changes in the longevity provisions will save the board some money in the long haul, according to Healy, since now longevity payments will be set amounts, instead of being based on a percentage of salary as was the prior practice. Administrators hired after 2007 will receive $1,750 per year after 15 years of service in the district and $2250 per year after 20 years. The two administrators hired before 2007 will receive $1,505 per year after 10 years, $2,066 after 15 years and $2,628 per year after 20 years. Tuition reimbursement will be capped at $2,000 per (continued on page 16) School board, administrators sign contract The Midland Park Board of Recreation is considering extending the hours of its Summer Recreation Camp and is seeking input from interested families before making a decision. The proposal includes the possibility of taking over the after-hours program offered by the Midland Park Continuing Education Program last summer, according to board of Recreation Chairman Dave Lancaster. Lancaster said several parents had requested the extended hours last year, particularly after the adult school’s program was relocated to Highland School. He said that shift made it inconvenient for children to go from the town program at the Recreation Field off Dairy Street to the school program at Highland. The adult school is considering dropping the program altogether, he said. Lancaster said the program could be extended to two, three or four hours, five days a week, depending on parent interest and counselor availability. Last year the program ran from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., with Wednesdays extended until 3 p.m. for first, second and third graders; and Thursdays extended for fourth, fifth and sixth graders. He said there would be an additional charge for the extra time. The cost in 2011 was $65 per child, including the one afternoon a week. The board of recreation is expected to discuss the proposal at its Feb. 6 meeting and make a decision by early March, Lancaster said, so that summer camp registration can get underway by late March. Lancaster asks that parents interested in the extended program email the board at mprec@optonline.net and indicate how long of a day the child/children would be interested in, either until 3:00, 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. Board eyes extended summer camp hours