Northwestern Lehigh School Board and Education Association release joint statement
The following statement was posted on the District’s website as of this morning.
The Northwestern Lehigh Education Association and the Northwestern Lehigh School Board want to announce that they have reached an agreement in principle, the details to be released at a later date. The parties expect final agreement and ratification by the end of April. Classes and all school related activities will continue without interruption.
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