September 13, 2023
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 12, the Board of Education ratified the collective bargaining agreement and base wage settlement with the Sheboygan Education Association (SEA) with a base wage settlement of 4% in the aggregate. (View agenda here.)
Prior to the vote, the Board heard public input from a number of community members who spoke in support of the increase and in support of the incredible work of SASD teachers and staff.
Back in June, the Board of Education had approved a preliminary budget which included a 4% salary increase for the teachers, administrative, and support staff employee groups. (View agenda and executive summary of preliminary budget here.) The SASD received a $325 per-student increase in the state budget, which equates roughly to a 3.5% increase. Using the increase from the state funds, coupled with savings in other areas, the District budgeted for a 4% wage increase.
The 4% wage increase fell short of the consumer price index (CPI), which was 8% last year. Historically, the District aims to provide wage increases that match or exceed CPI, which is why Administration recommended a stipend.
The Board of Education also approved the payment of a one-time stipend for all employee groups. The stipend would assure that all employees would receive an 8% increase for the 2023-24 school year through a combination of a salary increase and the stipend amount. The cost of the stipend is $3.3 million.
The stipend will be paid from the Sheboygan Area School District Fund Balance, which can be likened to a savings account. After stipends are paid, the fund balance will remain well within the suggested range to maintain both a favorable bond rating and a positive cash flow position. There is no tax impact to paying a one-time stipend out of the SASD fund balance.
The approved salary increase and one-time stipend are part of a balanced preliminary budget, and this specific combination of compensation was recommended to ensure the District remains fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax money. All public school districts are governed by the state on a revenue limit and cannot increase taxes above the limit they set for us without going to a referendum.
Community members interested in viewing Board of Education meeting agendas can find them posted on the Sheboygan Area School District website. Agendas are available the Friday before the scheduled meeting.
The Board of Education will hold its annual Public Hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget on October 24, 2023.
Watch the September 12 Committee of the Whole meeting here:
All Board of Education meetings are live-streamed on the SASD YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/SheboyganSchools.
September 13, 2023
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 12, the Board of Education ratified the collective bargaining agreement and base wage settlement with the Sheboygan Education Association (SEA) with a base wage settlement of 4% in the aggregate. (View agenda here.)
Prior to the vote, the Board heard public input from a number of community members who spoke in support of the increase and in support of the incredible work of SASD teachers and staff.
Back in June, the Board of Education had approved a preliminary budget which included a 4% salary increase for the teachers, administrative, and support staff employee groups. (View agenda and executive summary of preliminary budget here.) The SASD received a $325 per-student increase in the state budget, which equates roughly to a 3.5% increase. Using the increase from the state funds, coupled with savings in other areas, the District budgeted for a 4% wage increase.
The 4% wage increase fell short of the consumer price index (CPI), which was 8% last year. Historically, the District aims to provide wage increases that match or exceed CPI, which is why Administration recommended a stipend.
The Board of Education also approved the payment of a one-time stipend for all employee groups. The stipend would assure that all employees would receive an 8% increase for the 2023-24 school year through a combination of a salary increase and the stipend amount. The cost of the stipend is $3.3 million.
The stipend will be paid from the Sheboygan Area School District Fund Balance, which can be likened to a savings account. After stipends are paid, the fund balance will remain well within the suggested range to maintain both a favorable bond rating and a positive cash flow position. There is no tax impact to paying a one-time stipend out of the SASD fund balance.
The approved salary increase and one-time stipend are part of a balanced preliminary budget, and this specific combination of compensation was recommended to ensure the District remains fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax money. All public school districts are governed by the state on a revenue limit and cannot increase taxes above the limit they set for us without going to a referendum.
Community members interested in viewing Board of Education meeting agendas can find them posted on the Sheboygan Area School District website. Agendas are available the Friday before the scheduled meeting.
The Board of Education will hold its annual Public Hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget on October 24, 2023.
Watch the September 12 Committee of the Whole meeting here:
All Board of Education meetings are live-streamed on the SASD YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/SheboyganSchools.
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