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Dorchester 04 board weighs state $1,500 teacher raise and a local $1,500 add-on that would push starting pay to $48,500
Summary
At a special Dorchester 04 school board meeting on April 10, staff presented two teacher-pay options: the state-mandated $1,500 increase and an additional local $1,500 supplement (Option B). Staff said Option B was recommended but warned it would create a projected budget deficit the board may ask the county to cover.
At a special Dorchester 04 school board meeting on April 10, staff reviewed two options for teacher pay tied to a state recommendation and flagged a likely deficit if the district funds a local supplement.
Staff member, presenting the second reading of the budget, told the board the House Ways and Means committee recommends a $1,500 per-teacher raise and removal of the "bachelor's plus 18" step. The presentation included two salary-schedule options: Option A reflects the state-required $1,500 increase, while Option B adds an additional $1,500 local supplement. "What they're basically saying is they want us to take the 0 years of experience to $48,500 with a bachelor's…
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