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Teachers and union leaders urge raises, cite low morale and special‑education staffing issues at Jefferson board meeting
Summary
Multiple Jefferson district teachers and union leaders told the board that low pay, heavy workloads, and special‑education caseloads are driving resignations and harming instruction; speakers asked the board for cost‑of‑living increases, more staff support, and better communication from the district.
A group of current and former district teachers and union representatives used the public comment period to press Jefferson Elementary trustees for cost‑of‑living increases, stronger staffing and supports for special education, and more responsive administration.
One teacher reading for a colleague detailed personal finances: “With my master's degree, I currently earn $82,162 as my base pay,” the speaker said, adding that the teacher now spends about 47% of her monthly…
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