In May, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) and the School Committee settled on a three-year contract for district educators and staff, which runs through fiscal year 2028. The parties reached an agreement after a year and a half of negotiations. Ultimately, the contracts include 128 contractual changes, including expanded access to sick leave banks and paid parental leave. The School Committee voted to accept the contracts for all four bargaining units on May 27. The official contracts are still being…