Oak Ridge teachers ask board for 7% raise, step increases, higher insurance contributions and sick-day payout
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
OREA president Peter Blair presented the Oak Ridge Education Association's salary and benefits proposal asking the board for a 7% across-the-board raise, step increases, higher insurance contributions, an unused sick-day stipend at retirement and parental leave for teacher assistants.
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Peter Blair, president of the Oak Ridge Education Association, urged the Oak Ridge Board of Education to adopt a multi-part salary and benefits proposal intended to help the district recruit and retain staff.
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