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WSTA representative urges Washington Unified to find funds to retain teachers
Washington Unified School District Board of Education · August 14, 2025
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Summary
Mr. Russell, speaking for WSTA, urged the board to direct district leaders to rework budgets and make compensation more competitive after several educators left for neighboring districts; he described a history of unmet expectations and said the district must prioritize retaining staff.
Mr. Russell, speaking as a representative of the teachers’ association, told trustees the district has lost teachers this summer to neighboring districts with higher pay and asked the board to direct the superintendent and CBO to find flexibility in the budget to retain talent.
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