SALINA, KS — The Salina Public Schools Board of Education and the NEA-Salina recently concluded their second and final round of contract negotiations for the 2024-2025 school year. The negotiations resulted in several key changes aimed at improving compensation and benefits for the district's educators and support staff.
The agreed-upon changes include:
- Base Salary Increase: An addition of $1,750 to the base salary.
- Step and Movement Pay: Agreement to pay step and movement.
- Supplemental Pay Schedule: An increase in the value of the supplemental pay schedule.
- New Salary Schedule: Development of a new salary schedule for Related Services and Student Support personnel.
- Health Benefits: An increase in the employer contribution for health benefits by $20.
- Retirement Plan: Condensation of the retirement plan vesting schedule.
- Parental Leave: Addition of five days of parental leave.
- Longevity Tier: Introduction of a new longevity tier for those in years 16-17.
- Duty Day Length: Adjustment to the length of the duty day.
- Liquidated Damages: Increase in the liquidated damages amount to $5,000.
- Evaluation System: Acceptance of the Professional Appraisal System committee recommendation to update the evaluation system.
- Agreement Language: Various language changes for clarity.
With negotiations settled, the next steps involve teacher ratification of the contract and a vote by the full Board of Education. These changes are expected to enhance the working conditions and benefits for the educators and support staff in Salina Public Schools, reflecting a collaborative effort to address key areas of concern and improvement.
For further updates, visit the Salina Public Schools website or contact the NEA-Salina representatives.