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Board approves two‑year classified contracts with bonuses and stipend for mini‑bus drivers

Echo School District 5 Board of Directors · June 24, 2025
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Summary

Board approved two‑year classified employee contracts that include a total 5% pay increase over two years, safety and return‑to‑work bonuses, a $250 mini‑bus stipend, and language on inclement‑weather pay and bereavement.

The board approved two‑year classified employee contracts that provide an overall 5% compensation increase over two years (3% cost‑of‑living plus 2% step increases where applicable) and new one‑time or recurring bonuses. The agreement increases the safety award for drivers from $100 to $150, provides a $300 return‑to‑work bonus in October for classified staff who return, and establishes a $250 stipend for staff who obtain and maintain a minibus license and related training.

The superintendent and negotiators reviewed contract language on snow days (hourly classified employees will be made whole on the final paycheck if a canceled day is not made up), bereavement (an additional two days for separate occurrences), and discussed the district’s limited capacity to offer insurance for part‑time classified staff. The motion to approve the classified contracts passed by voice vote.