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Provo School Board makes teacher and staff pay its top budget priority; seeks roughly $6 million to narrow pay gaps
Summary
Board members told the joint meeting that salaries are the district’s primary budget priority, citing a need for about $6 million to narrow entry pay gaps, maintain a longevity program and raise administrator pay; the district also noted insurance and substitute costs are adding pressure to its operating budget.
Provo School Board members told the joint meeting with Provo city officials that the district’s chief budget priority for the coming cycle is employee compensation, including teacher starting pay and ongoing longevity bonuses.
Board presenters said the district estimates it will need roughly $6,000,000 to continue funding the longevity program, close entry‑level pay gaps with neighboring districts, and begin closing administrator pay differentials; the board said that would also allow a modest across‑the‑board raise for classified staff.
District staff explained why state funding trends…
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