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Staff raises of 2.63% hourly or $1,200; health insurance up 11.59%

Ladysmith School District · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Nov 10, 2026, 2:18 AM UTC · Board record: Apr 15, 2026

Financial

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What happened

On April 15, 2026 the board approved 2026-27 pay: a 2.63% increase for hourly staff and $1,200 more for professional staff. On April 29 it approved health insurance with an 11.59% increase and changes to employee and district contributions.

Why it matters to families

Pay and benefit costs are a main driver of the budget gap the district describes.

The evidence

April 15 and April 29 minutes record the votes.

The source

April 15, 2026 board minutes

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