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Lee County Schools board unanimously approves proposed budget that includes classified pay increases
Summary
At a budget workshop, the Lee County Schools Board of Education approved a proposed budget that incorporates classified-staff pay increases and adjustments to administrator supplements after public support and a staff presentation explaining updated costs and transparency plans.
The Lee County Schools Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposed local budget that includes requested increases for classified staff pay and updated supplement structures for school and central-office administrators.
The budget passed after public comment from two community members and a presentation by district staff outlining updated costs. "I appreciate seeing that the livelihood of the adults who take care of my kids and all of our kids in Lee County Schools every day remains a priority," said Kayla Baldai, a Lee County Schools employee and parent, who spoke in favor of the proposal.
Why it matters: The package raises pay for classified staff and includes two additional items the board asked staff to add: updated supplement structures for school-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) and for central office staff. District staff said the supplement adjustments would cost about $122,000 for…
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