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Hillsboro School District 1J ratifies three-year classified staff contract; approves nonunion leave pay alignment
Summary
At a special lunchtime session, the Hillsboro School District 1J board approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Hillsboro Classified United that includes multi-year salary increases, stipends and a pay-equity study, and separately approved personal leave compensation for nonrepresented employees aligned to the agreement.
The Hillsboro School District 1J board of directors approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Hillsboro Classified United and separately authorized personal leave compensation for nonrepresented staff during a special lunchtime session that began at 12:04 p.m. and adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
The contract with Hillsboro Classified United, the district said, was ratified by the union on Friday, March 14. Martha, a district bargaining-team representative, told the board the agreement concluded “over a year of collaborative negotiations” and said the contract is intended to help make the district “a destination district” that attracts and retains staff.
Under the agreement, the district described general salary increases of 3.5% in the first year, 4.75% in the second year and 5% in the third year. The agreement also adjusts stipends for essential employees and includes a retention stipend for eligible staff. The district said it will conduct a comprehensive pay-equity study for all employees who are not on the top step prior to the 2025–26 contract year. The district also said the amount available for professional improvement funds was increased.
Director Bonta moved to approve the three-year collective bargaining agreement, and Director Thomas seconded the motion. During the roll call that followed, Doctor Kim, Director Thomas, Director Ward and Director Pantoja recorded “Aye.” The chair said the motion carried.
Separately, the board approved an amendment to personal leave compensation for nonrepresented (nonunion) employees to align their leave provisions with the memorandum of agreement (MOA) revisions that accompany the classified bargaining agreement. Director Pantoja moved the personal-leave motion; Director Kim seconded. In the roll call, Director Kim, Director Thomas, Director Ward and Director Pantoja recorded “Aye,” and the chair announced the motion carried.
Board members and staff used the final minutes of the meeting to thank bargaining-team members. Director Kim offered “huge congrats” to the teams. Other directors and staff expressed appreciation for the work of district negotiators and union representatives, singling out Connor, Martha, Travis and Michelle Morrison for their roles in the process.
The board adjourned the special session at 12:12 p.m.
