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Beatrice board approves teacher contract, hires school-based therapist and awards security bid
Summary
The Beatrice Public Schools board approved the 2024–25 negotiated agreement with the Beatrice Education Association, authorized a two‑year contract for a school‑based mental health therapist funded by a state grant, and awarded a door-access control bid for the new PK–5 building (not to exceed $35,000). Several administrative and financial designations were also approved.
The Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 8 approved multiple personnel and procurement actions that shape district operations for the coming school year.
Teacher contract: The board approved the 2024–25 negotiated agreement with the Beatrice Education Association (BEA). Negotiators reported a $1,000 increase on the base salary. The transcript lists a beginning teacher base salary of $38,475; reported mid-level and maximum teacher salaries and total compensation ranges vary by insurance package (transcript passages list ranges for mid-level and maximum salaries and total packages). The district reported a total package increase of 3.94% and a health-insurance increase of 1.99%.…
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