- For 9 of the last 10 years, teacher salary increases in our district have been below the state average, making it harder to attract and retain great teachers for our students. Last year the district reduced spending on classroom instruction by 1% while increasing our administration payroll by 3%.
- Teachers continue to see little to no real paycheck growth because of rising healthcare costs. This is happening while the district’s fund balance has grown.
- Students learn better when teachers can give them enough individual attention. We are asking for class sizes, caseloads, and workloads that support student success.
- We are asking for competitive pay for new teachers and meaningful salary growth for experienced teachers who have dedicated their careers to our schools.
- We are asking the district to recognize the specialized skills and added work of educators who serve students with unique needs.
We are asking the district to honor the community investment by investing in the people who make those improvements matter for students.
We want district and teachers to continue to work together to invest in the future of our district by investing in our teachers. We know the district values teachers, we are asking them to provide a contract in which our teachers can focus their time and effort on students and community.
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