Board ratifies a 2.63% teacher raise and ends the employee assistance program by a 5-4 vote

What happened

On March 30 the board ratified a 2.63% base raise for teachers for 2026-27, added $0.50 per hour for support staff, and raised sick and personal day pay for certified staff. It also voted 5-4 to remove the employee assistance program on July 1, 2026 and look for other options.

Why it matters to families

Pay and benefits are the largest costs in the budget. The close vote on the assistance program shows the board was split on cutting a staff benefit.

The evidence

March 30, 2026 minutes record each motion and the roll call on the assistance program.

The source