Tucson Unified School District teachers could soon receive salary increases if voters approve Proposition 414 this November, according to district officials.
Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, Tucson Unified School District superintendent, held a briefing explaining that the override would raise teacher salaries to prevent educators from leaving for higher-paying districts. The district proposes a 4% raise for certified teachers.
The override also aims to preserve and expand programs like art, music, and PE while adding more school counselors and placing a licensed social worker in every high school and middle school to boost student well-being…