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Classified staff get 2% raise; board sets a path to a union
What happened
On June 16, 2026 the board unanimously approved a 2.00% general raise plus step increases for classified staff, effective July 1, 2026. On Feb. 17 it unanimously approved a process for classified employees to seek an exclusive collective bargaining unit.
Why it matters to families
Classified staff include bus drivers, paraprofessionals, custodians and food workers. Pay and bargaining rights affect staffing stability and future costs.
The evidence
The June agenda item states the 2.00% increase and step schedule. The Feb. 17 resolution sets the steps for recognizing an exclusive representative.
The source
Resolution establishing a process for consideration of a classified unionSee the full record for Aurora Public Schools.
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