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Parents, teachers and unions press Rialto Unified board for bigger pay increases amid stalled talks
Summary
Dozens of public commenters and union representatives urged the Rialto Unified School District board on March 11 to approve larger salary increases (many asked for 5%) and to prioritize retention, citing staff shortages and special-education continuity concerns. Unions said the district's proposed 3.7'3.75% raises are insufficient.
Dozens of parents, teachers and union representatives used the public-comment period at the Rialto Unified School District board meeting on March 11 to press trustees for bigger pay increases and faster progress in contract talks.
"My son depends on it," said a parent who described the impact of teacher turnover on students receiving special-education services. Several teachers and parents asked the board to approve a 5% raise that they said would keep educators and support staff from leaving. "We're not asking for luxuries — we need a salary that keeps up with the cost of living," said a teacher who identified herself as Daisy Norman.
Union representatives framed the salary request as an affordability and retention issue. "Our…
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