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Committee hears staffing-cost increases, new positions added for 2026–27
Summary
Administration said salary and benefit expenditures have risen significantly over the past two years due to CPI increases, lane movement and advanced degrees; the district is adding three teaching positions and two instructional assistants for 2026–27 and two special-education teachers.
Administration told the committee salary and benefit expenditures have increased significantly over the past two years, driven by annual CPI increases, lane movement and master's-degree advancements, and additional positions approved by the Board.
The administration listed new positions: three new teaching positions for 2026–27 and two instructional assistant positions added during the current school year. In addition, the district is adding one Early Childhood Special Education teacher and one Elementary Special Education teacher, with additional instructional support funded through special education. Committee members requested a detailed staffing-cost breakdown covering new positions, CPI-driven costs, salary-schedule movement and other compensation-related factors.
