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Norfolk board approves raises across substitute, classified, nurse and administrator pay schedules
Summary
The board approved a series of 2026-27 salary adjustments—the substitute daily rate was raised by $5, classified hourly starting wages increased, and base increases for nurses, school psychologists and administrators were approved; all motions passed by 5-0.
The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education approved multiple salary schedule changes for the 2026-27 school year intended to improve recruitment and retention across roles, voting unanimously on each item.
Wilson Pallister, presenting negotiations results, said the district added $5 to the daily substitute-teacher rate to keep rates competitive: “For substitute teachers, we have added $5 to the daily rate,” he said. The board approved the substitute rate increase in a 5-0 vote.
The board also approved changes to classified hourly pay: administration recommended a $2…
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