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Board approves 2025–26 salary schedules but defers increment (Schedule 12) for further review
Summary
The board approved the district’s primary 2025–26 salary schedules (a 4% increase applied) but deferred Schedule 12 (increment/stipend schedule) for additional discussion; staff presented proposed stipend increases for program developers and coaches to improve competitiveness with neighboring districts.
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board approved the district’s primary salary schedules for 2025–26, applying a 4% salary increase aligned with state legislation, but postponed action on Schedule 12 (the increment/stipend schedule) for additional review.
District staff said Schedule 12 contained “hefty amendments” intended to make stipends for program developers and coaches more competitive with neighboring districts (Carlsbad, Hobbs, Artesia and Farmington). The proposed changes would raise stipends for positions that operate beyond the school year or have an extended season—examples cited included athletics, music, esports and head vocal positions. Staff explained the concept of “program developers,” who would be responsible for vertical alignment of youth programs from K–6 through middle and high school and for summer youth programs such as Camp Wildcat.
Board members asked whether all stipends would rise; staff said some stipends would remain unchanged while others would increase based on length of season and role expectations. Staff said they will meet with affected employees to review job‑description changes and expectations before returning Schedule 12 for board approval.
Earlier in the meeting, the board approved the 2025 audit contract and then approved the primary salary schedules (excluding Schedule 12) on a motion and voice vote. The transcript records the motion and that the motion carried but does not include a detailed roll‑call tally in the meeting record.
