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Board approves FY 2026–27 salary schedules, raises starting teacher pay to $50,000
Summary
The Sunnyside board authorized FY 2026–27 salary schedules, raising certified entry pay by $2,000 to $50,000 and increasing classified starting pay to $16.50 an hour; administrators estimated total costs and presented five‑year increases.
The Sunnyside Unified School District governing board approved a set of salary schedules for fiscal year 2026–27 that administrators said are intended to improve recruitment and retention.
Administration proposed raising certified entry pay by $2,000 to a new starting salary of $50,000 and authorizing a $1,000 level increase for certified staff. District staff…
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