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Teachers urge pay equity as district launches compensation study
Summary
Teachers and union presenters told the Petersburg City Public Schools board veteran educators are paid less than some recently hired teachers receiving sign-on bonuses. The board outlined a compensation and classification study with Evergreen Solutions and a plan to present recommendations by Oct. 30, 2025.
Kimberly Mason, a school nurse who presented on behalf of the Petersburg Education Association, told the Petersburg City Public Schools board that veteran teachers are leaving because of pay disparities and sign-on bonuses for new hires. "Returning teachers should never make less than new hires," Mason said, describing the emotional and practical toll on long-serving staff who mentor newcomers.
In public comment, Michael (MJ), a science teacher at Jones Middle…
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