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Roseville board approves 2025–27 teachers’ contract with pay increases, DLSI stipend and insurance adjustments
Summary
Board approved a two‑year collective bargaining agreement covering July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027, that includes 2.5% salary schedule increases each year, changes to starting steps and a $1,500 DLSI stipend; the district also approved insurance plan changes and expects to draw on fund balance over the next year to cover costs.
The Roseville Area School Board unanimously approved on March 31 the district’s tentative collective bargaining agreement with Education Minnesota Roseville covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
HR and negotiations staff presented the agreement’s major provisions before the board vote. Key economic terms include a 2.5% increase to the salary schedules in each contract year and targeted step adjustments intended to raise the competitive starting salary (the district eliminated early steps and added step eight to the BA lane for retention). The agreement adds a $1,500 annual stipend (prorated by assignment) for Dual Language Spanish Immersion (DLSI) teachers and extends National Board language to include nurses. The union membership ratified the tentative agreement on March 24, 2026.
On benefits, staff said the settlement includes a year‑two insurance contribution adjustment of 13% to help offset rising premiums and prevent take‑home pay erosion for employees. The board also approved changes to the district’s insurance offerings: remaining with HealthPartners, adding a third plan option with a narrower network and lower premium (~7% less), and moving dental administration to HealthPartners for an estimated 2% premium savings. District staff projected first‑year premium growth near 9% with a two‑year cap referenced around 12%.
District negotiators said the settlement was reached through mediation after a bargaining process that began in 2025; both district and union teams cited a collaborative approach. "We are pleased to be able to support starting salary and retention efforts while managing budget parameters," one district negotiator said during the presentation.
Board members asked how the agreement would be funded. District staff said much of the economic impact had been anticipated in the adopted budget and that the district will spend down its fund balance by an estimated $3–3.5 million across this year and next to smooth the transition; staff said the district will pursue right‑sizing and position reviews as enrollment estimates are refined.
The board made several routine votes as part of the meeting: the consent agenda (including gifts) passed, retirements were accepted, Policy 700 (advertising) passed on second reading, the teachers’ contract received final approval and insurance plan changes were approved. No board member opposed the contract vote.
The district will implement contract provisions beginning in the 2025–26 pay cycles where timing allows and will return to the board on budget adjustments and staffing changes as they are developed.
