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Salary referendum credited with improving staffing; board hears financial summary
Summary
Chair of the salary and referendum oversight committee said the referendum has increased starting teacher pay to $50,000 and helped cut vacancies; committee reported $59.2M revenue collected and $56.2M expended (including $6.2M to charter schools).
The salary and referendum oversight committee reported measurable progress to the Pasco County Schools board on Jan. 13. Mr. Sirkhew, the committee chair, said the referendum is meeting its goals to increase competitiveness and retention: the starting teacher salary rose to $50,000 for the 2024–25 year, and committee materials show improved staffing numbers compared with prior years.
Mr. Si…
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