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Osseo board approves two‑year teachers contract with pay increases
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Summary
The Osseo Public School District board on March 17 approved a teachers contract covering July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027, that raises base pay by 2.5% in year one and 3% in year two and includes MOUs on workload and early‑childhood programs; the vote was 6‑0.
The Osseo Public School District board unanimously approved a two‑year contract for district teachers on March 17, adopting the terms recommended by the district’s human resources office.
Yvonne Schwartzland, the district’s executive director of human resources, reviewed highlights from the agreement, saying, “In year 1, compensation will be increased by 2 and a half percent to the base salary,” and that the second year includes a 3 percent base increase. Schwartzland said the agreement also raises pro‑rata (hourly) rates, establishes three memoranda of understanding to create labor‑management committees to study workload and scheduling, and includes an MOU for early childhood and adult education programs. She told the board the agreement represents an 8.87% total package increase across the contract term.
Board members offered public thanks to district educators. Director Thomas Brooks said, “We appreciate y’all, and thank you for everything you do for our students,” and Chair Tanya Prince echoed appreciation for staff time and commitment.
Chair Prince moved to approve the agreement on the terms and conditions presented; the motion was seconded and the board voted 6‑0 to approve the contract.
Implementation steps noted by human resources include beginning payroll and HR processes to put the contract into effect if ratified; Schwartzland said the full agreement text and redlines appear in the board packet.
The board approved the contract during its regular meeting and then recessed for a closed session later in the evening for the superintendent’s mid‑year evaluation.
