Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Grand Rapids Education Association have reached a tentative agreement on teacher pay following months of negotiating, the district shared Tuesday night.
The agreement includes what the district calls “historic” wage increases for both the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. Raises for employees vary based on years of service and education level, but will range from $2,000 to more than $10,000.
The agreement was reached with the help of a state-appointed mediator and must be ratified by the Board of Education and the GREA bargaining unit before taking effect…