Highlights:
- LPSS raises starting teacher salary to $50,000 beginning in the 2025–2026 school year
- Superintendent Francis Touchet unveils a performance-based incentive plan for teachers and staff
- Incentives range from $200 club stipends to $2,700 for student academic growth
- Teachers in high-needs schools and tested subject areas eligible for additional bonuses
- The district hopes the plan will boost recruitment, retention, and overall student outcomes
LPSS Sets New Starting Salary at $50K, Rolls Out Incentive Plan to Boost Teacher Retention
The Lafayette Parish School System is revamping teacher pay with salary bumps and performance bonuses tied to student growth and leadership.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — In an aggressive move to address teacher shortages and boost morale, the Lafayette Parish School System is raising its starting teacher salary to $50,000 and rolling out a new performance-based incentive pay plan designed to reward effective educators and staff…