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Board ratifies teacher-pay increases, raising licensed minimum to $57,000
Summary
The board approved a ratified collective-bargaining agreement that raises the minimum licensed teacher salary to $57,000, increases some paraprofessional stipends and adjusts pay ranges; the district said the change uses education‑fund savings and the estimated cost is about $1 million.
The Gary Community School Board approved a ratified compensation agreement that raises the minimum licensed teacher salary to $57,000 and increases pay minima for certain permit holders; the agreement also provides additional stipends for paraprofessionals.
District presenters said the increase resulted from budgetary savings identified during the fiscal year. Staff estimated the change would cost roughly $1 million and said the funds come from the education fund where allocations originally set aside for other student supports were not fully expended. The superintendent described returning those realized savings to teachers.
Board members asked whether the new minima were sustainable and whether the district compared neighboring districts to set competitive starting pay. Staff said they used market comparisons and projections and that the $57,000 minimum will position the district competitively during recruitment.
The board approved the teacher and paraprofessional compensation agreement by roll call as recorded in the transcript (vote recorded as four yes, zero no where recorded). The district said it will post the updated salary scales and apply the increases per the finalized agreement.
