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Negotiations committee reports tentative teacher‑contract terms, proposes base salary increases
Summary
Committee reported progress on the teacher contract: incoming teachers may carry up to 15 years of service, termination‑pay timing may be adjusted (possible payment delays if notice deadlines missed), and base salary proposals were discussed for 2025–26 and 2026–27.
The board's negotiations committee updated members on collective‑bargaining talks and proposed several contract provisions for finalization at a special meeting.
Committee members (speaker 2) summarized key negotiation points: allowing incoming teachers to bring up to 15 years of credited service for step placement; restoring some HSA contributions toward premiums; a proposed base salary of $35,000 for 2025‑26 and $36,000 for 2026‑27; and adjustments to stipends (for example, National Honor Society adviser and assistant coaching positions). The committee also described a possible change to termination‑pay procedure so that if employees miss specified notice deadlines, payment could be delayed for budgetary reasons.
Board members discussed budget implications and a projected elementary deficit for 2026‑27; they agreed to hold a special meeting to finalize the agreement and to schedule budget hearings ahead of required deadlines.
What it means: The district is near agreement on several contract points that affect pay and benefits; final approval and publication will occur after a scheduled special meeting and budget review.
Next step: Negotiating committee to finalize terms for board consideration at a special meeting (target date discussed for Aug. 12) and to proceed with required budget hearings.
