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Maple Valley School Board approves wage increases for classified staff and administrators
Summary
On April 8, 2026, the Maple Valley School Board approved pay increases for classified staff and administrators for the 2026–27 school year, including tiered percentage increases and a $2/hour raise for the technology coordinator.
The Maple Valley School Board on April 8 approved pay increases for classified staff and administrators for the 2026–27 school year.
The board voted unanimously to adopt tiered raises: a 2.50% increase for the business manager, paraprofessionals, kitchen staff, bus drivers, the secretary and the athletic director; a 2.25% increase for the superintendent and the elementary principal; a 2.00% increase for the custodian; and a $2.00‑per‑hour increase for the technology coordinator. The motion to approve the wage schedule was made by board member Bryce Kasowski and seconded by board member Megan McKay; the minutes record the motion carried unanimously.
Board discussion recorded in the minutes indicates the wage adjustments were part of the annual review of classified staff and administration wages for the coming school year. The minutes do not provide a headcount for each affected job category or the total payroll cost for the increases.
The raise schedule will apply for the 2026–27 fiscal/school year; the minutes do not note any conditions or contingencies tied to outside funding. The wage action was listed on the meeting agenda and recorded under new business. The board set a May 13 meeting date for its next regular session where additional budget and staffing matters may appear.
The minutes do not include direct quotes from board members about the rationale for the precise percentages or a dollar estimate of fiscal impact.
