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Springfield R‑XII board adopts 2025–26 budget and salary schedule, raises starting teacher pay
Summary
The Springfield R‑XII Board of Education approved the 2025–26 budget and a compensation plan, including a reported starting teacher salary of $45,917 and bargained cost-of-living adjustments. The measures passed unanimously after board discussion about budgeting approach and ongoing fiscal impacts.
The Springfield R‑XII Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the district’s 2025–26 budget and an accompanying salary schedule after extended discussion on the budget process and long-term fiscal commitments.
Superintendent Dr. Lathan told the board the compensation proposals were developed through collective bargaining; some groups received combined COLA and step increases ranging from 1.65% to 5.25%. Employees not…
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