Negotiations are underway in the Boulder Valley School District over a new teacher salary structure.
The district currently has the highest average teacher pay in Colorado, with salaries nearing $100,000, which is roughly $20,000 above the state average. Boulder County also remains one of the most expensive places to live in Colorado. But district leaders say maintaining that level of compensation amid tighter budgets and declining enrollment is becoming increasingly difficult.
District officials say the changes are part of a broader effort to address budget challenges. According to the district, about 46% of teachers are currently at the top of the pay scale (MA+60), earning between $92,814 and $129,589 per year. At the same time, the district reports that roughly 90% of the district’s budget is spent on salaries, with most of that on teachers…