Word: chelsea
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...chief source of opposition to the BU plan is the Chelsea Teachers' Union, an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers. The 350 Chelsea teachers, who have been without a contract since last June, object in particular to BU's request for exemption from public meeting and records laws that govern all school committees...
...only will the taxpayer be cut out of the loop by allowing a non-elected body to control public funds, but our teachers' rights are being diminished as well," said Chelsea Teachers' Union President Donald Menzies...
...Chelsea School Committee Chair Bruce Robinson said "BU's offer is the only avenue left for our school system to take. This plan offers new hope to our children, so I certainly hope it becomes a reality...
...that point, Steele denied the request for an injunction and allowed the committee to proceed with its November 30 vote. He said it was only a preliminary step in a process that would eventually place the plan before Chelsea's Board of Aldermen as well as the State Legislature...
...additional safeguard is the fact that the national media has focused such attention on Chelsea; the least indiscretion will raise universal clamor," said Robinson...