Norborne School Board Approves 2026-2027 Salary Schedule

District employees to receive $1,500 raise to base pay

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Norborne R-VIII Board of Education has approved a $1,500 raise to the base salary for district staff as part of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule. Superintendent Jennifer Courtney noted the raise will help employees keep up with the rising cost of living, and those making less than $40,000 can still take advantage of the state's Teacher Baseline Salary Grant.

Why it matters

Maintaining competitive teacher salaries is crucial for Norborne R-VIII to attract and retain high-quality educators, which is essential for providing a strong education for students. The salary increase also demonstrates the district's commitment to supporting its workforce amid economic pressures.

The details

The Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule during its meeting on February 9th. In addition to the $1,500 base raise, the board also conducted a mid-year review of the district's finances, including an update on a bond issue project to improve the school's entryway. Courtney said the district hopes to have the entryway work completed by the start of the upcoming Class 1 District 13 basketball tournaments, which Norborne is hosting beginning on February 23rd.

  • The Board of Education meeting where the salary schedule was approved took place on February 9, 2026.
  • The district hopes to have the entryway work completed by the start of the Class 1 District 13 basketball tournaments, which begin on February 23, 2026.

The players

Jennifer Courtney

Superintendent of Norborne R-VIII School District.

Norborne R-VIII Board of Education

The governing body of the Norborne R-VIII School District that approved the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.

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What they’re saying

“The board approved a $1,500 raise to the base for staff members to help keep up with the rising cost of living.”

— Jennifer Courtney, Superintendent (kmmo.com)

“District employees still making less than $40,000 can still take advantage of the Teacher Baseline Salary Grant through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, even with the raise.”

— Jennifer Courtney, Superintendent (kmmo.com)

What’s next

The Board of Education will next meet on Monday, March 9th to continue discussions on the district's finances and ongoing projects.

The takeaway

Norborne R-VIII's decision to approve a $1,500 base salary increase for its staff demonstrates the district's commitment to supporting its workforce and maintaining competitive compensation amid economic pressures. This move is crucial for attracting and retaining high-quality educators to provide a strong education for students in the community.