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Committee hears staffing costs have risen and district adding several new positions
Summary
Administration reported salary and benefit costs have increased over two years due to CPI, lane movement, and added positions; the budget includes three new teaching positions and two instructional assistants, and the committee requested a detailed staffing-cost breakdown.
Administration told the committee that 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 staffing approved by the Board. Committee members asked for a detailed breakdown of staffing cost increases over the past two years to quantify those drivers.
Administration listed new positions included in the budget and recent approvals: three new teaching positions for 2026–27, two instructional assistant positions added during the current year, and previously approved elementary and media positions. The district is also adding one Early Childhood Special Education teacher and one Elementary Special Education teacher, with additional instructional support staff funded through special education resources.
