Teachers get $6,500 more on base pay; support staff get 9%

What happened

On May 12, 2026, the board raised the teacher base salary by $6,500 for 2026-27. Support staff, licensed professional, supervisor and manager schedules rose 9%, and administrator pay rose 5%. Employees also move up a pay step, and medical premiums rise 7.9%.

Why it matters to families

These are large raises. Staff told the board that pay matters for recruiting and keeping teachers, and the raises are a major new cost in the 2026-27 budget.

The evidence

The May 12, 2026 minutes list the salary and benefits recommendations and the unanimous vote. Staff had asked for $4,000 on the teacher base and a 7.14% support staff raise, at an estimated $8 million districtwide.

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