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Payson Unified board reviews options for 2026–27 hourly pay increases, asks for clearer cost details
Summary
The Governing Board of Payson Unified School District reviewed options and projected costs for proposed hourly pay increases for the 2026–27 school year on March 2, 2026, but took no formal action; the board adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned after requesting additional cost clarification.
The Governing Board of Payson Unified School District met in a work session March 2, 2026, to review options and cost estimates for proposed hourly pay increases for the 2026–27 school year. Board members discussed the financial impact and requested clearer cost information before making any decisions.
Board member Audrey Hogue moved to adopt the meeting agenda as presented; board member Lori Vanover seconded the motion, which passed with four votes in favor (Audrey Hogue, Michell Marinelli, Katy Taylor and Lori Vanover). The meeting opened at 3:46 p.m. in the district office boardroom at 902 W Main Street, Payson.
During the information-and-discussion item on proposed hourly 2026–27 increases, the board reviewed options and the estimated costs attached to each option. Participants noted confusion about the cost implications of moving some positions into new pay columns; additional information was shared to clarify those specific costs. The transcript does not identify which board member or staffer supplied the additional details, and no vote or formal adoption of a pay change or schedule was recorded at this session.
A motion to adjourn was made by board member Audrey Hogue, seconded by board member Michell Marinelli, and passed. The work session was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. The board did not specify next steps for finalizing any pay changes during the recorded work session.
