October 6, 2026

PRESS RELEASE – HCTA Reaches Tentative Agreement with School Board

The Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association (HCTA) and the School Board of Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) have reached tentative agreements totaling $66 million in compensation and benefits for more than 16,000 teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical employees and other education professionals for the 2026-2027 school year. Employee ratification voting opened and continues through October 8…. READ MORE – Hillsborough Teachers and Support Staff Reach Tentative Agreements For 2026-2027 – Press Release (Sept 28. 2026)