Boardman teachers and Board agree to new contract, includes pay raise
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Boardman School Board has approved an amended teacher's contract that includes a pay raise.
The Board of Education unanimously approved the contract with the Boardman Education Association at its regular meeting Monday night.
Included in the amended contract is a 1.5% pay raise next school year and a 2% pay raise in the 2022-2023 school year.
The pay adjustment is due to a new health insurance package that will have the district see savings in healthcare costs.
The wage increase comes after a wage freeze that was agreed upon in 2020 due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.
The amended contract will take effect on July 1 and run through June 30, 2023.
"The value of a teacher has never been more evident than what we have experienced through this pandemic," said Superintendent Tim Saxton. "I respect the fact that our employees understand the uncertainty the pandemic has created and we were able to work together to complete a collective bargaining agreement that addresses change but balances the financial health of the district."
