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Wabash board approves $3,000–$5,000 raises for district administrators
Summary
The board approved administrator contract increases for 2026–27: four secondary administrators received $3,000 increases and two elementary leaders received $5,000 increases, based on Indiana School Board Association salary comparisons and budgeted funds.
At its June 15 special meeting, the Wabash City Schools Board of Education approved recommended salary increases for administrative staff for the 2026–27 school year.
The increases approved were: Justin Vale, $3,000; Josh Blossom, $3,000; Mike Manor, $3,000; Jenny Waro, $3,000; Beth Philippy, $5,000; and Brody Cook, $5,000. A staff member explained the district relied on salary data from the Indiana School Board Association, comparing districts roughly within 100 students above or below Wabash’s enrollment to set competitive increases. The presenter said last year administrators received one-time deposits rather than base-salary increases and that these raises were partially included in the budget developed last fall; retiree-related savings were cited as offsetting costs.
A board member moved to approve the administrative contracts and raises; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board did not state exact total budget impact during the meeting.
The raises take effect with the 2026–27 administrative contracts approved at the meeting.
