New Albany-Floyd County school board approves tentative teacher contract, 7-0

The New Albany-Floyd County School Board on Nov. 3 approved a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the New Albany-Floyd County Education Association by a 7-0 roll-call vote.

Dr. Madison presented the terms and recommended approval, saying the district "had to follow certain dates and timelines" under collective bargaining rules and that the parties sought to meet those requirements. He described a salary range tied to the contract and multi-year base increases for eligible teachers. "We felt like we put together what we felt like was a good agreement," Dr. Madison said.

Under the agreement as presented, the salary range for the 2025-27 contract runs from $51,850 to $86,009.50 depending on education and experience. All eligible teachers will receive a $1,650 base increase in year one and a $1,350 base increase or stipend in year two. Teachers with a literacy endorsement will receive an additional $2,200, and teachers who teach dual-credit or advanced-placement courses will receive a stipend (the dual-credit payment is a stipend, not placed on the salary scale, Katie West clarified).

Dr. Madison also outlined changes to the school corporation's contribution toward employee insurance: $1,340 for single coverage, $2,598 for employee-spouse coverage, $2,224 for employee-children coverage and $3,005 for family coverage.

Board members moved and seconded a motion "to approve, as stated by Dr. Madison." During roll call, board members cast the following votes: Myra Weishard, aye; Carruthers, aye; Ball, aye; Elizabeth Galligan, aye; Nafis, aye; Northup, aye; Gardenauer, aye. The chair announced the motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Madison thanked the district and association bargaining teams; he noted the process was difficult amid funding constraints but described it as cooperative. After the vote, board members briefly discussed attendance at the Indiana School Boards Association fall meeting in Seymour before adjourning.