Weber board approves 2025–26 compensation package including 1.25% base and $1,000 one‑time bonuses

The Weber School District board approved on June 10 a compensation and benefits package for the 2025–26 school year that funds lane and step increases, adds a 1.25% base salary increase and provides $1,000 one‑time bonuses to licensed educators and education support professionals.

Human resources directors presented the package and said the district will also increase district retirement contributions and maintain negotiated health plans. “The district will fully fund lane changes and step increases for this next contract year with a 1.25% base salary increase,” said Laurie, human resources director. Laurie also told the board the district will contribute 11% of an employee’s gross salary into a 401(k) plan; staff currently contribute 0.10% per recent statutory changes affecting Tier 2 retirement employees.

Laurie and Nicole, human resources directors, described the $1,000 one‑time bonus eligibility: employees employed with the district on Sept. 1 who are contracted for four or more hours per day will be eligible and the payout will be Dec. 1. The board was told the district will prorate the bonus by FTE for part‑time staff.

On insurance, staff said the district will remain with SelectHealth for medical coverage and negotiated the carrier’s renewal from a 9.3% renewal down to a 6.4% increase. Delta Dental will remain the dental provider with a proposed 6.1% premium increase; VSP vision plans will see no premium change. Staff also proposed modest increases in health reimbursement account (HRA) and front‑loaded health savings account (HSA) contributions to help employees with early‑year deductibles.

Board members approved the package on a voice vote. Presenters said the plan aligns with a projected 4% WPU foundation used in district forecasting, and noted the district may need to revisit agreements if a pending referendum on HB 267 is certified.