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Staff get a 2.63% raise for 2026-27
What happened
On March 12, 2026 the board approved a 2.63% cost-of-living (CPI) salary increase for 2026-27. In August it also raised pay for substitute teachers and the base pay for Early Learning Center staff.
Why it matters to families
Pay raises are a large part of the budget and affect hiring and keeping staff.
The evidence
The March 12, 2026 minutes record a unanimous vote "to approve the 2026-27 CPI Salary increase of 2.63%." The August 13, 2026 minutes record approval of "an Adjustment in Substitute Teacher Compensation" and "an Adjustment in ELC Base Compensation."
The source
March 12, 2026 regular meeting minutesSee the full record for School District of Washburn.
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