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Teachers and union representatives press Washington Unified board for higher pay and better benefits amid rising turnover
Summary
Dozens of teachers, union leaders and classified staff used public comment and association reports at the Sept. 11 Washington Unified board meeting to urge the district to improve pay and benefits, citing high turnover and salary and health‑care gaps with neighboring districts.
Dozens of educators and union leaders addressed the Washington Unified School District board on Sept. 11, pressing officials to improve pay and benefits to retain teachers and specialized staff.
WSTA president Nepp told the board West Sacramento is losing experienced teachers to neighboring districts and said the district’s compensation lags significantly. “Our attention, our attrition is growing each year, and the quality of teachers we are losing cannot be overstated,” Nepp said. She cited district comparisons presented to the board and said nearby districts often pay about $20,000 more and offer more comprehensive health coverage.
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