(KNZA)--The Jackson Heights USD 335 Board of Education has ratified a negotiated agreement with teachers for the 2019-20 school year.

The agreement with the North Jackson National Education Association was approved by the Board Monday evening on a 5-2 vote following an executive session.

Board members Neal Keeler and Melinda Wareham cast the “no” votes.

The agreement includes a five percent base salary increase.  Under the agreement, the base salary will increase $1,800, from $35,600 to $37,400.  It also includes $600 “ steps” incorporated into the salary schedule.

In related action, the Board approved a request to raise the daily pay rate for substitute teachers from $90 to $100.