The legislature is starting to prepare the state government budget for the next 2 years
Under the Proposed Licensing Plan, Teachers Could move to More Advanced licenses
Proportionate pay increases by proving their effectiveness through performance reviews that can be based on student test scores
Current base Teacher salary schedule ranges from $37,000 to $54,000
At the top of the pay ladder is 25 years of experience
A tiered license system envisages a minimum salary of $56,000 for “specialist teachers.”
Board voted separately on Thursday to ask lawmakers to pass a 10% teacher pay raise for all teachers next year
Board members said the higher teacher pay isn't just about offering salaries to compete with the district in nearby states that could drive Teachers away
Chairman Eric Davis said it's also about providing wages to compete with Private Businesses