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Negotiations Updates

Update on Day One of Negotiations

Roseland School District & Roseland Education Association 
January 13, 2026

Roseland School District (RSD) and the Roseland Education Association (REA) met on January 13, 2026, for the first day of negotiations for the 2026–27 contract year.

Both parties signed bargaining ground rules and committed to a respectful, transparent, and collaborative negotiation process.

During the session, the District reviewed key budget and enrollment information:

  • Enrollment trends: While Roseland’s enrollment remains relatively stable, growth has slowed, and recent policy changes in neighboring districts may affect future revenue.
  • Charter and facilities costs: The District shared information about charter-related finances and facilities obligations, including uncertainty around the timing of a potential property sale and a scheduled increase in lease costs beginning in 2027.
  • Rising special education costs: Special education expenses continue to increase statewide, with districts covering the majority of costs while state and federal funding covers only a portion.
  • Benefit costs: Health and benefit costs have increased significantly over the past several years without the additional cost being passed along to employees, with further cost increases to the District projected in the coming years.
  • State funding uncertainty: State cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) have been revised downward from earlier estimates, contributing to ongoing budget uncertainty.

REA asked clarifying questions, and the District committed to sharing additional information to support transparency.

As part of the bargaining process, REA passed Article II (Recognition), and the District provided a counterproposal. Both parties will continue negotiations in future sessions.

Roseland School District remains committed to working collaboratively and responsibly to support students, staff, and the broader Roseland community.