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Dozens of teachers and union leaders urge Washington Unified board to address pay and benefits
Summary
Fourteen public commenters and union leaders told the board Sept. 11 that pay and benefits are driving teacher attrition; WSTA President Nepp and multiple teachers asked trustees to accept the bargaining team’s offer and pursue competitive salary schedules to retain experienced staff.
Dozens of teachers, parents and union representatives urged the Washington Unified School District board on Sept. 11 to prioritize teacher pay and benefits amid rising turnover and competition from neighboring districts.
WSTA President Nepp told the board that recent staff losses include several highly regarded educators and argued the district is at a competitive disadvantage. "Most urban schools around us pay 20‑year professionals about $20,000 a year more," Nepp said, adding that some neighboring districts provide fully covered family health insurance while West Sacramento employees face monthly…
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