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Board approves tentative agreement with classified employees: 1.9% raise and salary schedule step changes
Summary
Trustees approved a tentative agreement with the classified union that includes a 1.9% salary schedule increase and removal of steps 1 and 2 to raise hiring starting rates; district estimates near‑term and multiyear affordability.
The board approved a tentative collective‑bargaining agreement with the district’s classified employees that raises the overall salary schedule by 1.9 percent and removes steps 1 and 2 from the salary schedule to increase starting pay.
CBO (presentation) told the board the step removals were intended to address recruitment challenges by allowing job postings to set a starting rate equivalent to former step 3. The presenter said removing steps 1 and 2 will cost about $75,000 including benefits; the 1.9 percent increase will cost roughly $200,000. The agreement includes a multiyear affordability analysis that the presenter said maintains a 12.5 percent reserve in the district’s third fiscal year out; the adjustment will be reflected in the district’s first interim report in December.
A trustee moved to approve the tentative agreement, a second was recorded, and the board voted in favor by voice vote with all trustees present.
The motion was recorded as approved; staff said details will be reflected in upcoming budget reporting and the agreement will be posted once finalized.
