Redmond School Board ratifies OSEA Chapter 84 contract with 3% retroactive pay

The Redmond School District board unanimously ratified a collective bargaining agreement with OSEA Chapter 84 on Feb. 23, approving a multi‑year deal that district negotiators said will provide a 3% salary increase for classified staff and make longevity pay consistent with other step increases.

Kelly Hicks, who joined the meeting for the ratification, summarized the financial terms: "the crux of the financial piece was a 3% increase over the 2425 school year, and that's retroactive to July 1." Hicks also told the board the longevity step — previously 2.5% — will increase to 5% once the contract is ratified, aligning longevity with other step increases.

Board members asked for details about step structure, retroactivity for employees who start after July 1, and the process for job reclassifications. District staff said there are eight salary steps plus a separate longevity step that becomes available after 10 continuous years of service in the district and that retroactive pay will be paid to employees according to each position’s work calendar. Fiscal staff has been preparing to include retroactive payments in the February payroll.

The recommended motion to ratify the agreement, covering 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2027, was moved and seconded by board members and then approved unanimously. Board members and staff expressed appreciation to negotiators and union representatives for the hours spent completing the agreement.

What happens next: district staff will implement reclassifications after ratification, process retroactive pay in payroll, and update job descriptions through an HR‑and‑union joint review process. The board will receive typical implementation updates through regular financial reporting and human resources notices.