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Fremont County School District #25 reviews budget options to restore frozen steps, consider base raises and one‑time purchases
Summary
District staff presented four preliminary budget scenarios focused on restoring five years of frozen step increases for employees, a possible base pay increase, and potential one‑time purchases such as buses and band uniforms; staff said final decisions depend on payroll and negotiation results expected in September.
A district staff member presented four preliminary budget options to the Fremont County School District #25 board, centered on restoring five years of frozen step increases for affected staff, the possibility of a base pay increase, and one‑time purchases including buses and band uniforms.
The presentation, which board members and staff said is intentionally preliminary, laid out four options: 1) restore steps only (no base increase), 2) restore frozen steps without a base increase, 3) restore frozen steps plus a base increase, and 4) restore steps, increase the base and fund a large one‑time purchase. The presenter said the board will not finalize any of the larger items until payroll and negotiating outcomes after the district’s September 20 payroll are known.
Why it matters: restoring frozen steps and increasing base pay would raise ongoing personnel costs that the district must sustain year to year;…
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