Board approves 2026–27 teacher contract with raises and $1,500 stipends

What happened

The board ratified the 2026–27 teachers’ contract, making the previously tentative deal official. Eligible teachers can receive up to $500 in base-pay increases, and all teachers in certified positions receive a $1,500 stipend.

Why it matters to families

The pay and leave terms are now adopted rather than awaiting board approval, affecting teachers across the district.

The evidence

At its November 10 meeting, the board voted to ratify the 2026–27 collective bargaining agreement. The contract sets a possible $500 base-pay increase tied to evaluation, experience and required professional-development/compliance training, and says the compensation plan depends on the district not being in deficit financing. It also provides the $1,500 stipend for certified teachers employed during the 2026–27 school year; the agreement includes a separate $250 literacy-endorsement differential.

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