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Wahoo board approves 2026–27 certificated agreement, calendar and several personnel moves
Summary
The board approved the 2026–27 negotiated agreement with certificated staff (base salary increase of $1,000 to $41,250 and an overall package increase of 3.71%), adopted the 2026–27 school calendar and accepted multiple retirements while approving a new hire for high‑school math.
The Wahoo Public Schools Board approved the 2026–27 negotiated agreement between the Wahoo Education Agency and the Board of Education, adopted the 2026–27 school calendar and accepted several retirements while approving a hiring for the coming school year.
Brandon summarized key contract changes: base salary increases by $1,000 to $41,250; language was added for bereavement leave, for internal advertising and interviewing of certificated positions (requiring at least one certificated staff member on interview committees), and wording clarifying in‑service time and off‑campus work. Brandon noted the negotiating process was vigorous and that both sides made concessions.
Board members recorded that the overall compensation package — accounting for salary, insurance, Social Security and retirement — rose by about 3.71 percent. A motion to approve the negotiated agreement passed.
On the calendar, the board approved a plan with an Aug. 20 student start date, an additional front‑loaded staff in‑service day early in the year (to help cover mandated training) and the elimination of Wednesday early‑outs; five snow days are built into the calendar. The board approved the calendar as presented.
On personnel, the board accepted retirement notices for Jason Iverson (middle‑school math), Larry Fangman (high‑school English), Lori Anderson (fifth grade) and Lorie Pearson (fourth grade). The board also approved the hire of Emily Novak for a high‑school math position for 2026–27. Votes on retirements and hires were recorded during the meeting.
Next steps: staff will provide requested insurance premium totals and finalize any remaining hire paperwork; additional personnel items and safety‑committee recommendations will appear on a future agenda.
