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Board approves 2026–27 salary schedule, advances 2% state raise to August pay
Summary
The board voted to waive a second reading and adopt the Tuscaloosa City Schools 2026–27 salary schedule effective Aug. 1, authorizing the district to pay a state‑mandated 2% pay raise in August (estimated local cost $200,000–$300,000).
Dr. Perri presented the recommended 2026–27 Tuscaloosa City Schools salary schedule and asked the board to waive the second reading so payroll and finance could prepare August checks that include the state-mandated 2% pay raise.
"Our recommendation is for this salary schedule to be effective August 1 and pay locally the state pay raise starting in August," Dr. Perri said, explaining the district could choose to implement the state increase earlier than the state's October 1 date. She estimated the local expense at roughly "$200,000 to $300,000" to cover the early payment.
Board members moved, seconded and voted to waive the second reading and then to approve the salary schedule effective 08/01/2026. The transcript records voice votes of "Aye" for approval; no detailed roll-call tallies were recorded in the provided transcript. Dr. Perri and finance staff said implementing the change in August requires payroll preparation and urged the board to approve the waiver so staff can process August paychecks accordingly.
The approval means employees will receive the 2% state increase on the district's August payroll rather than waiting until the statewide effective date. The board did not record any conditions or amendments to the motion in the transcript.
