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Whitnall board reviews proposed 2025–26 teacher and support-staff pay increases totaling about $623,400
Summary
District administrators presented a proposed compensation package that would keep a $2,000 universal allowance for teachers, move 13 teachers into higher pay lanes and raise support-staff pay; the board discussed budget uncertainty tied to the state biennial budget and a pending lawsuit and will vote at a future meeting.
Administrators for the Whitnall School District presented a preliminary 2025–26 compensation package on March 18 that would keep a $2,000 universal annual allowance for certified teachers, advance 13 teachers into higher salary “lanes,” and raise support-staff pay. The administration estimated the combined cost at about $623,400 and asked the board to consider final approval at the next meeting so contracts can be issued early.
The package is intended to help with staff retention as the district faces statewide hiring pressures. John (staff member) summarized the financial assumptions for the proposal and said, “This year's CPI was 2.95%.” He told the board a $2,000…
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