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Board adopts higher summer school pay rates, discusses extra prep time for staff
Summary
Jefferson Board approved an increase to 2026 summer school pay rates (adjusted using CPI and comparative survey data) and discussed handbook changes to provide prep time or paid days for staff who teach six-week sessions to aid retention and recruitment.
The Jefferson Board of Education approved proposed 2026 summer school pay rates after administrators said the increases were guided by comparative survey data and expected consumer price index changes. Administration described a roughly $0.70 hourly increase tied to market checks and cited a variety of data sources used to set competitive rates.
Board members asked how the pay proposals were informed; administration said some input came from existing survey data and ongoing conversations with staff rather than a recent district‑wide survey. Beyond pay, staff raised the possibility of handbook updates to provide prep time or a paid day for staff teaching full six‑week sessions as a non‑monetary retention measure; the board discussed trade‑offs and budget implications.
A motion to approve the 2026 summer school pay rates was moved, seconded and carried. Administration will bring handbook language proposals and budget details forward for further review.
