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Union seeks salary increases, added steps and retention stipend for Menahga paraprofessionals
Summary
The union proposed salary schedule pay increases, adding up to nine steps on the schedule, a retention stipend, and multiple targeted pay items including attendance incentives, classroom monitor pay and LSCI pay. The district reviewed financials but no commitments were recorded.
Education Minnesota, Menahga Paraprofessionals proposed several pay changes on Dec. 17, 2025, including salary schedule increases and a proposal to expand the number of steps to nine. The union also proposed a retention stipend, attendance incentive pay, classroom monitor pay, pay differentials and LSCI pay as discrete items for bargaining.
The minutes note that Superintendent Jay Kjos presented the district financials when the meeting resumed at 6:20 p.m., but no dollar values, timetable, or agreement on salary impacts were recorded. The session adjourned at 6:38 p.m. for further negotiation.
