Some public school teachers around Idaho will see a slight bump in pay next school year, but many will see no changes in salary schedules as legislators this year kept school funding mostly flat.
Local union reps and school district leaders have been negotiating salaries and benefits this spring before the fiscal year begins July 1. Some districts have concluded negotiations and some are ongoing. While teachers in West Ada will see an average salary increase of 3.82%, many districts were not able to find local funds to boost salaries.
“There was no increase from the state, therefore no increase was negotiated for the certified staff,” Jonathan Balls, director of business operations for Pocatello School District, told trustees on May 21.
But there was one small increase in state funding for public schools…