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Polk school board approves PEA contract with average 4.9% raise; board, union call it historic
Summary
The Polk County School Board voted to approve the Polk Education Association (PEA) collective bargaining settlement for the 2024–25 school year. The district said the deal yields an average salary increase of 4.9% and will be processed before the fiscal year end; union leaders called the agreement historic.
The Polk County School Board voted March 25 to approve the Polk Education Association collective bargaining settlement for the 2024–25 school year, a package the superintendent said brings the average salary increase to 4.9%.
The agreement won public support from Polk Education Association President Stephanie Yocum, who told the board: “Polk educators will realize historic raises and fantastic wins, like 300 more minutes of self directed plan time.” The board approved the settlement by voice vote after several members described it as a necessary step to address pay compression and retain staff.
Why this matters: Board members and union leaders said the raise is the largest the district has offered in years and addresses pay compression that has left newer and lower-paid…
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