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Board approves hires, substitute raises and stipend schedule for FY 2026–27
Summary
The Show Low Unified District board approved recommended certified and classified hires, raised substitute placement pay ahead of minimum-wage changes, and adopted the FY26–27 stipend schedule including new special-education stipends and an increased athletic trainer stipend.
The Show Low Unified District board on Tuesday approved a set of personnel and compensation items for FY 2026–27, including recommended teacher hires, substitute-pay increases and a new stipend schedule that adds several positions for special education.
The board voted to approve two recommended certified hires — Mr. Strickland for math and Miss Ashcraft for girls physical education and coaching duties — after administrative recommendation. Shaye Davis, who presented multiple personnel items, summarized the district’s approach to filling open positions and asked the board to approve personnel employment actions.
Board members also approved a substitute placement chart that raises pay for substitutes ahead of an expected statewide minimum-wage increase. Davis said the chart is intended to prepare for an upcoming minimum-wage change and to make the district more competitive in hiring substitutes.
Stipends and IEP supports: The board approved the general stipend schedule for FY26–27. The agenda packet added three stipends largely targeted to special education: an extended-school-year (ESY) special-education stipend, a medical homebound services stipend and compensation for writing IEPs off-contract. Davis also noted an increase in the athletic trainer stipend to $24,000 annually after the athletic director’s request to expand trainer coverage.
Comp time and payroll items: The board approved end-of-year comp-time payouts (FY25/26 and a previously unpaid FY22 certified comp-time balance). Davis gave an estimated payout amount and said the district had reduced the overall comp-time liability compared with the prior year.
Votes at a glance: The board recorded motions and seconds for each personnel and stipend item; each motion was noted as passed in the transcript, typically after one member indicated opposition without a recorded roll-call tally.
What’s next: Hires will proceed per board authorization. The district intends to present a bound copy of the athletic handbook if requested and will proceed with implementing the placement-chart and stipend changes in August for personnel affected by minimum-wage changes.
