1. During the past five years, teacher pay has increased as follows:
      • 2010 – 2011:  0%
      • 2011 – 2012:  0%
      • 2012 – 2013: 1.2%
      • 2013 – 2014: 0%
      • 2014 – 2015:
        Because of election year pressure, the salary structure was changed and a pay increase was granted, but the increase was minimal for veteran teachers. For a teacher with a bachelor’s degree, pay is capped at $51,000 annually starting at year 25. Thus, from year 25 to retirement, veteran teachers will receive the same annual pay, whether they retire at 30 years of service or 40 years of service. When one considers the effects of inflation, our teachers are marching backward in compensation. As a result, teacher pay now ranks 41st in the nation, and many teachers are leaving the profession or they are leaving to teach in other states.
  • There has been a decrease in the number of teaching positions for which state funding is provided, although the number of students has increased. To provide the same level of support, more funds are needed when the student population grows.

 

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