Teacher pay negotiations are officially underway in Palm Beach County, but this year’s talks come with an added challenge: another significant drop in student enrollment that could further strain district finances.
Last year, educators and supporters pushed through a tight budget to secure a 3.5% raise for teachers.
Palm Beach County teacher pay talks begin amid 7,000-student enrollment drop
This year, negotiations are beginning as the School District of Palm Beach County grapples with the loss of nearly 7,000 students and the funding reductions that come with it.
The district and the Classroom Teachers Association, commonly known as the CTA, have already held their first bargaining session…