Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday sent letters to the heads of the statewide teachers union and the state school boards’ association urging them to have local union leaders and school boards agree on pay freezes, an action that would provide a school district with more state aid.
The governor sent the letters to New Jersey Education Association President Barbara Keshishian and New Jersey School Boards Association Director Maria Bilik.
“The additional state aid to those districts that make the right choice and join in the shared sacrifice will ensure that more teachers stay in their jobs, more students will be able to participate in extracurricular activities, and protect educational services,” Christie said. “While it is not the easy choice, it is the right choice and it shows we put New Jersey’s children first.”