Board approves $1,000-per-semester addendum for certified special-education teachers
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Summary
Trustees approved a $1,000-per-semester addendum for certified special-education teachers, retroactive to the start of the 2025–26 school year, to recognize increased workload; superintendent said funds are available in the budget.
The Bullhead City School Board unanimously approved a $1,000-per-semester addendum for certified special-education teachers at its Nov. 20 meeting, applying the payment retroactively to the beginning of the 2025–26 school year.
Superintendent Dr. Stewart told trustees the addendum recognizes the day-to-day work special-education teachers perform beyond writing IEPs, especially in classrooms that exceed typical capacity. She said the district previously had an IEP-tied payment of $750 per semester but that this addendum replaces that arrangement with broader recognition of the workload. "We have 17% of our student population who qualify for special services — that's well above the state average of 12%," she said.
A board member moved to approve the addendum and the motion was seconded; the board voted unanimously to authorize the payment and Dr. Stewart confirmed the money can be covered in the district budget.
Why it matters: Special-education teachers carry high caseloads and the addendum is designed to acknowledge that complexity and help with retention amid competitive pay in neighboring districts.
Next steps: Payroll and human-resources staff will implement the addendum retroactively for the school year and confirm the mechanics at the next administrative update.
