Contract talks between the Archdiocese negotiating team and the negotiating team for the Association of Catholic Teachers will resume on Thursday, September 11th at 3:00 p.m. The last negotiating session went from 1:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9th. Because the talks have reached a critical juncture, by mutual agreement with the union, we will not be making any comments nor characterizing the nature of negotiations until further notice.


STATEMENT REGARDING SCHOOL SCHEDULING
from Dr. Thomas F. O'Brien - Superintendent of Schools

All 22 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be closed on Thursday, September 11th with no sporting activities or events. The Office for Catholic Education will continue to decide the school schedule on a day to day basis.



STATEMENT REGARDING SPORTS SCHEDULING
from Mr. Stephen Pawlowski - Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Staff Relations

Once the strike is settled, the Office for Catholic Education and the Board of Governors of the Catholic League, in consultation with Athletic Directors, will produce a new Catholic League schedule.