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School Board Updates: Community continues to speak on the expired teacher contract

Francis Badalamente, Staff Writer
April 16, 2026
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Francis Badalamente
Father of AAPS students is glad that his student gets plenty of needed support but is also worried the teachers aren't getting enough when it comes to compensation.The teacher contract expired Jan. 1, 2026
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Francis Badalamente
Francis Badalamente, Staff Writer
Francis Badalamente is in eighth grade and has been part of the Clague Publications Program for three years. Francis plays soccer for Clague and Crush. He also plays for Common Bond Basketball. He loves candy.