Key Dates Ahead
10 agreements expire June 30, 2026 — just 4 months away. Districts should have successor negotiations underway.
8+ agreements expire June 30, 2027 — the next major wave. Preparation should begin in early 2027.
June 30 dominates — fiscal year-end alignment means expiration waves hit simultaneously, creating regional settlement pressure.
Action Items
93 expired agreements need successor analysis — many districts are operating under expired terms. Settlement patterns from these provide critical negotiation intelligence.
10 districts entering final 4 months — Freeport, Glen Cove, Farmingdale, Herricks, and 6 others face June 30 deadlines. Settlement comps from similar districts available now.
5 districts secured through 2028+ — Valley Stream, Westbury, Uniondale, Hempstead, and North Bellmore have long-term agreements providing stability benchmarks.