Pella School Board to Discuss Teacher Salary Settlement for 2026-27

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The Pella School Board will meet today to discuss the upcoming fiscal year salary increases, including a 2.51% raise for teachers from FY 2026 to 27. The agenda also includes raises for administration and non-teaching staff, the 2024-25 audit report, consideration of the 2026-27 health insurance plan, and a new assistant high school activities director position.

Why it matters

Teacher salaries and benefits are a major part of school district budgets, and the board's decisions on compensation can impact the district's ability to attract and retain quality educators. The discussion of staff raises and a new administrative position also reflects the school system's priorities.

The details

The Pella School Board will review a 2.51% salary increase for teachers from fiscal year 2026 to 27. In addition to the teacher pay raise, the board will consider raises for administration and non-teaching staff, review the 2024-25 audit report, discuss the 2026-27 health insurance plan, and vote on creating a new assistant high school activities director position.

• The Pella School Board meeting starts at 5:30 pm this evening (March 10, 2026).
• The teacher salary settlement increase is for fiscal year 2026 to 27.

What’s next

The Pella School Board will vote on the proposed teacher salary settlement and other staff raises at today's meeting.