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Decatur board weighs 2%–3% COLA, targeted step 'cleanups' to lift mid‑career teachers
Summary
City Schools of Decatur staff presented FY27 compensation options ranging from a districtwide 2%–3% COLA to targeted 'step cleanup' plans that would raise mid‑career teachers' placements; board endorsed a $4/hour bus‑driver option and asked staff for multiyear cost estimates to move specific teacher cohorts up the ranking.
City Schools of Decatur staff presented options for FY27 compensation on Jan. 13, proposing districtwide cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLA) and potential level‑setting for certain job categories.
Chief of Human Resources Edina Walker said the district’s priorities are competitiveness and retention, noting gains over previous years that have improved the district’s teacher salary ranking in the metro cohort. "Our continued goal is to position total compensation within the top quartile among metro area districts," Walker said.
Two high‑level options were shown: a conservative package…
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