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TUSD board approves wage hikes

The Tucson Unified School District governing board voted Tuesday night to approve wage hikes for a number of positions.
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Posted at 9:47 PM, May 25, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-26 01:40:02-04

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Tucson Unified School District governing board voted Tuesday night to approve wage hikes for a number of positions.

Teachers and counselors will see a boost in performance-based pay using the (301) Classroom Site Funds.

Link to FY22 Classroom Site Funds

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The board approved a salary adjustment start pay at 90% market value.

Also approved, the wage analysis of condense salary schedules, bus driver and Ex Ed TA salary increase, retiree pay, sub pay adjustments, and bus driver stipends.

TUSD Wage Hike

The board was told increases are needed to make the TUSD competitive so it doesn't lose staff to neighboring districts.

Link to 2021/22 Compensation Study

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