HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson School Board and Teachers Education Association have reached a tentative agreement for the next school year.
After negotiations for last year dragged on with numerous meetings, the two sides were able to reach a tentative agreement after only three meetings for next year's contract.
If approved by both sides, the base salary will increase $669, bringing the new base salary to $42,000. Teachers will also receive horizontal and vertical movement for next year, making the overall raise between 3% and 3.5% for all certified faculty and staff.
Other items in the agreement were a parental leave provision for childbirth, adoption, and fostering; and a one-time premium pay of $750 from the USD 308’s ESSER funds, a stipend for Continuing Education Credits for social workers; and increases to portions of the supplemental salary schedule.
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