Pella School Board Approves Staff Salary Changes for FY2027

Majority of raises range from 2.5 to 3 percent, with some exceptions for top-of-scale staff.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:59pm

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The Pella Community School District's school board has approved salary changes for all teachers, staff, and administrators for the upcoming fiscal year. Superintendent Greg Ebeling says the majority of raises will range from 2.5 to 3 percent, with some exceptions for staff at the top of the revamped salary schedule.

Why it matters

As enrollment shrinks in Pella and state aid increases remain below inflation, the school district is navigating financial challenges in setting competitive compensation to attract and retain quality educators.

The details

The Pella School Board approved the settlement agreements on Monday, with the majority of raises ranging from 2.5 to 3 percent. Ebeling noted that there were some exceptions for staff at the top of the revamped salary schedule.

  • The Pella School Board approved the salary changes on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Greg Ebeling

Superintendent of the Pella Community School District.

Pella Community School District

The public school district serving the city of Pella, Iowa.

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What they’re saying

“Challenges remain as enrollment shrinks in Pella and state aid increases remain below inflation.”

— Greg Ebeling, Superintendent

What’s next

The school district will continue to monitor enrollment trends and state funding levels as it works to maintain competitive compensation for its staff.

The takeaway

Despite financial pressures, the Pella Community School District is committed to supporting its teachers and staff through modest salary increases, recognizing the importance of retaining quality educators in the face of enrollment declines and budgetary constraints.