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Jefferson City board approves continuation of career-ladder program for 2025–26
Summary
The Jefferson City School Board voted to continue its career-ladder program for the 2025–26 school year after hearing district and state funding and participation figures from district leadership.
The Jefferson City School Board voted to continue its career-ladder program for the 2025–26 school year after a presentation from district leadership.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Beaulieu told the board teachers completing stage 3 receive $5,000 for 100 off-contract hours and said the district and state invested this year: “The state contributed a grant this year of $1,500,000, and the district contributed approximately 1,000,000.” Dr. Beaulieu said the program produced more than 40,000 additional hours of professional development, collaboration and parent contact districtwide.
Board members were told 55 teachers completed stage 2 this year and that the district expects “nearly 600” teachers to participate in 2025–26 based on initial applications. Dr. Beaulieu also said the district has hired 65 new teachers for 2025–26.
A motion to continue the career-ladder program and to approve the district contribution was made and seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote.
The presentation emphasized measured growth in extracurricular and club participation at multiple schools as one of several district gains tied to the program. The board did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; the approval was recorded as a voice vote.
