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River Ridge panel reviews 2%–4% pay scenarios as budget outlook stays healthy
Summary
The River Ridge School District Staff and Employee Relations Committee reviewed 2%, 3% and 4% compensation scenarios for 2026–27, heard a 2.6% CPI projection and was told the budget looks stable with next-year funding increases of about $325 per student (approx. $160,000) and $97,000–$139,000 for special education; no final pay decision was made.
The River Ridge School District Staff and Employee Relations Committee on March 11 reviewed several options for 2026–27 pay increases for administrators, teachers, specialty-license staff and support staff but did not adopt a final rate.
Wynne Thom, the district’s business official, presented estimates showing how 2%, 3% and 4% raises would affect the overall budget and told the committee that the Consumer Price Index for the coming year was projected at 2.6%.
Thom also reported that the current adopted budget appears to be in good shape and may come in better than projected. He outlined planned funding changes for next year that include approximately $325 per student — roughly $160,000 in total — and additional special education revenue estimated between $97,000 and $139,000, which the committee factored into its planning.
Committee members discussed possible insurance and maintenance rate changes for next year and recommended continued analysis of compensation scenarios. Members asked staff to examine midpoint options between the already-modeled increases, specifically 2.5% and 2.75%, and requested an updated budget report with the most recent figures before the committee sets a final recommendation.
Kenny Nies, serving as the committee’s presiding officer for the meeting, and Adam Guthrie, a committee member, were present; Jason Cathman was absent. Also attending were Superintendent Clay Koenig, Special Education Director Amy Jones and teacher Shawn Chatfield.
No formal vote on employee compensation rates was taken at the March 11 meeting. The committee set its next meeting for April 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. and adjourned at 5:20 p.m. after a motion by Adam Guthrie that carried on a voice vote.
