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Craig County board debates ending longevity step beyond 30 years for future hires; staff to model scenarios
Summary
The board discussed a proposal to stop the $500 annual longevity step after 30 years for future hires while grandfathering current recipients; staff will prepare comparative scenarios and cost simulations for a future decision.
Board members discussed a proposed change to the teacher salary schedule that would end the $500-per-year longevity step after 30 years for future hires while grandfathering current recipients. "We proposed last time to stop the teacher salary scale at 30 years," the superintendent said, describing the proposal as part of unfinished business.
Board members asked for clearer illustrations of how the change would affect individual pay under different annual cost-of-living raises. One member said many constituents worry the change could be perceived as "punishing our teachers who've been here for over 30 years," and asked staff for scenario modeling. Finance and HR staff agreed to prepare comparative scenarios and regional comparisons for the board's next meeting.
No final vote was held; the board requested additional data before taking action.
