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USD 417 board approves 6% salary increase for classified staff and administrators
Summary
The USD 417 (Morris County) Board of Education approved a 6% salary increase for classified staff and administrators for the 2026–2027 school year on June 29, 2026; the vote passed 6–0 with President Terry Powell abstaining due to a recusal.
The USD 417 Board of Education voted June 29, 2026 to approve a 6% salary increase for classified staff and administrators for the 2026–2027 school year. Board member TinaRae Scott made the motion to approve the pay increase, which was seconded by Travis Schweger and carried with six yeas and one abstention after President Terry Powell recused himself from the matter.
"I make a motion to approve a 6% salary increase for classified staff and administrators for the 2026-2027 school year," said Board member TinaRae Scott before the roll call. The official vote record lists James Blue, Jessica Rohloff, Kelsey Hartman, Patty Talley, TinaRae Scott and Travis Schweger as voting "Yea," with Terry Powell recorded as abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The meeting record shows Powell left the room at 8:20 p.m. and returned at 8:21 p.m.
The increase applies to both classified staff and administrators; the transcript does not specify the budget line or funding source used to support the raises. The board adjourned the special meeting at 8:22 p.m. and noted the next regular Board of Education meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
