Teacher raises averaging 8% and staff bonuses

What happened

The 2026-27 budget passed in August includes the state's 3% raise; staff said teachers get an average increase of about 8%. The board also approved county-funded bonuses of $500 for certified and $250 for classified staff in July, and in September passed through state October bonuses of $500 to $1,750 depending on role and experience.

Why it matters to families

Pay affects whether the district can keep teachers in a place where it already recruits international teachers for hard-to-fill jobs.

The evidence

Aug 10, 2026 recording: 'Our teachers get an average of an 8% increase.' Jul 13: '$500 to all of our certified staff, and $250 to all of our classified staff.'

The source