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Sunnyside staff presented proposed pay raises and an IBB PTO buyback plan; board to consider policy revisions
Summary
District staff presented proposed salary schedule increases across employee groups and a new interest‑based bargaining (IBB) PTO leave buyback plan with eligibility, tiered payout percentages and next steps to place schedules and policy revisions on the board agenda for approval.
District staff presented proposed salary schedule increases and a new PTO leave buyback plan developed through interest‑based bargaining, with staff estimating total additional annual costs and outlining specific eligibility and payout rules; the board received the information and staff will bring formal policy and schedules back for approval.
The virtual presentation—delivered by district labor/staff lead Walters and discussed with Superintendent Gastelum and board members—proposed a $1,000 base increase plus a $1,000 level increase for certified staff (a $2,000 total raise), estimated to cost about $2.1 million for roughly 850 certified positions. For classified hourly employees the proposal would raise…
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