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East Quogue Teachers Union Pressing School Board For New Contract

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Christian Westerhoff, founder of the Mariner Patriot club at Southampton High School. BY ERIN MCKINLEY

Christian Westerhoff, founder of the Mariner Patriot club at Southampton High School. BY ERIN MCKINLEY

East Quogue teachers ask the Board of Education to finish negotiating their contract. AMANDA BERNOCCO

East Quogue teachers ask the Board of Education to finish negotiating their contract. AMANDA BERNOCCO

Eileen Variale, president of the East Quogue Teacher's Association, speaks at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting. AMANDA BERNOCCO

Eileen Variale, president of the East Quogue Teacher's Association, speaks at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting. AMANDA BERNOCCO

authorAmanda Bernocco on Feb 7, 2017
After 20 months of failed contract negotiations, Eileen Variale has had enough. Citing what she describes as an overall lack of interest among East Quogue Board of Education members, Ms.... more

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