Board approves average 3% salary increase built into step schedule

The board approved an average 3% adjustment to the salary schedule, to be reflected through step increases and forthcoming contract addenda. Finance staff said the increase is an average figure and will be implemented through the salary‑step process; members thanked finance and HR for drafting the scales.

A motion to approve the salary increase carried by roll call. As staff explained, the raise is built into the step schedule and contracts will be updated via addenda, with follow‑up from central office on implementation timelines.