Teamsters Local 502 Commonwealth Association of School Administrators and The School District of Philadelphia Secure Tentative Agreement
PHILADELPHIA (November 24, 2025) – This evening, the Teamsters Local 502 Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (CASA) and the School District of Philadelphia reached a tentative contract agreement.
“Teamsters Local 502: The Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (CASA) is proud to announce that we have reached a tentative four-year agreement that will provide continued stability for our administrative leaders,” said CASA President, Dr. Robin Cooper. “These leaders are essential in advancing the Superintendent’s transformational vision and carrying out his strategic plan, Accelerate Philly, to position our district as the fastest-improving urban system in the nation. This agreement affirms the dedication and innovative leadership of CASA administrators, recognizing them as pivotal change agents who drive both student and teacher success. It also represents a meaningful step toward honoring and uplifting our exceptional leaders by addressing wage compression, providing across-the-board salary increases, and including collaborative language that acknowledges administrators as vital partners in the educational process.”
“We are pleased to have reached a tentative four-year agreement that both honors the dedication of our CASA members and upholds our commitment to strong financial stewardship,” said Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D. “For decades, research has been clear: highly qualified, well-supported, and stable principals and teachers are the most important school factors in accelerating student achievement, and they are supported in this work by various dedicated support staff. This agreement provides the stability, clarity, and momentum we need to continue our strong partnership with CASA and to advance our five-year strategic plan, Accelerate Philly. Together, we are firmly on the path to becoming the fastest-improving large urban school district in the nation.”
Additional details about the tentative agreement will be provided to the media in the coming days.