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Trustees approve teacher signing bonuses and incentives for speech‑language pathologists
Summary
The board approved a one‑time signing bonus program for selected subject areas for 2026–27 and adopted two resolutions offering hiring and retention incentives for speech‑language pathologist positions; all measures passed by roll call vote 6-0.
The Mendota Unified School District Board approved a one‑time signing bonus program for new, fully credentialed teachers in designated subject areas for the 2026–2027 school year and adopted two resolutions to incentivize speech‑language pathologist (SLP) recruitment and retention.
The subject areas listed for the signing bonus include mathematics, science, special education, music, English, English Language Development (ELD), automotive, and multiple subjects (TK–6). Resolution No. 413-2526 authorizes a hiring incentive for SLP positions and Resolution No. 414-2526 authorizes a retention incentive for SLP positions for 2026–27. Each item passed by roll call vote (6-0) during the action items portion of the meeting.
Trustees made no substantive amendments to the proposals during the meeting. The measures are intended to address staffing needs in hard‑to‑fill subject areas and to retain specialized service providers. The board did not specify incentive amounts or funding sources during the meeting record; those details will be provided in implementing documents or future budget reports.
