Germantown board approves 2.63% pay increases for certified and non‑certified staff, declares impasse with union
March 22, 2026 | Germantown School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
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The Germantown School District Board voted on March 17 to implement a 2.63% base wage increase for certified teaching staff for the 2026–27 school year and to adopt a parallel 2.63% increase for professional technical support and administrative staff (excluding the district administrator).
Administrators told the board that the 2.63% figure represents the pool permitted under law based on the January 1, 2026 Consumer Price Index and is the district’s last proposal in bargaining with the Germantown Education Association. After discussion, the board adopted a resolution declaring the parties at an impasse and implementing the district’s last offer.
Dr. Castro, who presented the recommended distribution, said administration also used internal market benchmarking to target additional adjustments for lower‑paid teachers, and that about 46% of staff would receive adjustments at or above the CPI once market adjustments were included. The district estimated the total wage pool tied to the CPI increase at $515,498.58.
The board also approved a one‑time stipend of $750 for certified teaching staff with base salaries of $90,000 or greater, to be paid on June 30, 2027, and noted additional non‑negotiated compensation items (certification stipends, overload pay, national‑board incentives and longevity) that the district has used to shape total compensation.
Roll‑call votes recorded unanimous approval on the wage increases and the stipend. Board members present each voted yes on the principal motions and adopted the resolution declaring impasse.
What the board said: Board members thanked negotiators, administrators and representatives from the Germantown Education Association for lengthy discussions. The board also emphasized the intent to finalize compensation early so contracts and payroll can be processed for the July 1 start of the fiscal year.
What comes next: Administration will apply the approved increases effective July 1, 2026, and will continue related work on individualized total‑compensation statements the district plans to provide to employees.
Administrators told the board that the 2.63% figure represents the pool permitted under law based on the January 1, 2026 Consumer Price Index and is the district’s last proposal in bargaining with the Germantown Education Association. After discussion, the board adopted a resolution declaring the parties at an impasse and implementing the district’s last offer.
Dr. Castro, who presented the recommended distribution, said administration also used internal market benchmarking to target additional adjustments for lower‑paid teachers, and that about 46% of staff would receive adjustments at or above the CPI once market adjustments were included. The district estimated the total wage pool tied to the CPI increase at $515,498.58.
The board also approved a one‑time stipend of $750 for certified teaching staff with base salaries of $90,000 or greater, to be paid on June 30, 2027, and noted additional non‑negotiated compensation items (certification stipends, overload pay, national‑board incentives and longevity) that the district has used to shape total compensation.
Roll‑call votes recorded unanimous approval on the wage increases and the stipend. Board members present each voted yes on the principal motions and adopted the resolution declaring impasse.
What the board said: Board members thanked negotiators, administrators and representatives from the Germantown Education Association for lengthy discussions. The board also emphasized the intent to finalize compensation early so contracts and payroll can be processed for the July 1 start of the fiscal year.
What comes next: Administration will apply the approved increases effective July 1, 2026, and will continue related work on individualized total‑compensation statements the district plans to provide to employees.
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