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Mukwonago board approves teacher pay increase, raises starting salary to $49,000 and adds $1,000 per year of experience
Summary
The board approved a compensation package raising the starting teacher salary from $44,000 to $49,000 and adding $1,000 per year of experience, intended to reduce turnover among early-career teachers; the change takes effect Oct. 25.
The Mukwonago School District committee voted to approve a teacher compensation plan that raises the starting annual salary from $44,000 to $49,000 and recognizes years of experience at $1,000 per year. A board member said the plan was designed to slow turnover among teachers with 0–15 years of experience and to place the district on more competitive footing with neighboring districts.
A motion to adopt the plan was moved and seconded on the floor; after brief questions and clarifications, the board approved the compensation changes by voice vote. Administration said the change is intended to help retain teachers and that the pay adjustments will begin on Friday, Oct. 25.
The board discussed details in open session but did not provide a line-item funding breakdown in the public presentation. Administrators said the increase is a district priority intended to support instruction by retaining experienced teachers and attracting quality hires.
