(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.
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