David Vitale , chairman of the school board , said the new deal will transform the school system to the benefit of teachers and students . Union leader says mayor ` ` had an ambitious agenda he wanted to ram down our throats '' Students , teachers , and staff will return to work on Monday . A tentative contract agreement was reached Sunday . Rank and file still need to vote on the new deal .
Union leader says mayor ` ` had an ambitious agenda he wanted to ram down our throats '' Students , teachers , and staff will return to work on Monday . A tentative contract agreement was reached Sunday . Rank and file still need to vote on the new deal .