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Washoe trustees adopt two‑year contract with teachers union, outline pay and leave changes
Summary
The Washoe County School District board approved a two‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Washoe Education Association covering 2025–27. The deal includes a 2% COLA retroactive to July 1, 2025, market adjustments for hard‑to‑fill specialists, new PTO and cash‑out language, and targeted retention bonuses.
The Washoe County School District board on Dec. 9 voted to approve a two‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Washoe Education Association that the district and union said balances fiscal limits with targeted investments to recruit and retain staff.
The agreement, retroactive to July 1, 2025, includes a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for fiscal 2026 and new compensation provisions for hard‑to‑fill positions. Doug Owen, the district’s chief human resources officer, said the contract also creates market‑competitive salary schedules for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech‑language…
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