Moberly School Board Approves Tuition Rate and Salary Schedule

District to see 1.5% base pay increase for staff in 2026-2027 school year

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Moberly School District Board of Education has approved the 2026-2027 tuition rate and salary schedule, including a 1.5% base pay increase for staff to help retain and attract employees. The board also reviewed bids for the district's transportation contract, deciding to stay with First Student for a three-year contract.

Why it matters

The school board's decisions on tuition rates and staff salaries are important for maintaining the district's financial stability and ability to recruit and retain quality teachers and staff. Transportation contracts are also a key operational consideration for school districts.

The details

According to Superintendent Cristina Wright, the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule includes a 1.5% base increase for staff. The board also set the district's tuition rate for the next school year at $11,650 per year for Elementary, Middle, and High School, which has remained the same for several years. The board reviewed bids for the transportation contract and decided to stay with First Student for a three-year contract. They also tabled any action on the Early Childhood Learning Center agreement and fees until the next board meeting.

  • The Moberly School District Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 tuition rate and salary schedule during its meeting on Tuesday, February 10th.
  • The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th.

The players

Cristina Wright

Superintendent of the Moberly School District.

Moberly School District Board of Education

The governing body of the Moberly School District responsible for setting policies, approving budgets, and making key decisions.

First Student

The transportation provider that the Moberly School District Board of Education decided to continue contracting with for a three-year period.

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What they’re saying

“The 2026-2027 Salary Schedule includes a 1.5 percent base increase for staff.”

— Cristina Wright, Superintendent (kmmo.com)

“The tuition rate has remained the same over the past several years.”

— Cristina Wright, Superintendent (kmmo.com)

What’s next

The Moberly School District Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, where they are expected to take action on the Early Childhood Learning Center agreement and fees.

The takeaway

The Moberly School District is maintaining financial stability by keeping tuition rates steady while also investing in staff retention through a 1.5% salary increase. This balanced approach aims to provide quality education while also supporting the district's workforce.