The School Board for the School District of Lee County has approved a new contract with the Teachers Association of Lee County.<\/p>\n
In a joint release made Tuesday night, the district and the teachers union said the agreement reflects “our shared commitment to valuing educators, supporting students, and maintaining one of the most competitive compensation packages in the state of Florida.”<\/p>\n
Highlights of contract<\/p>\n
Instructional Time<\/p>\n
The instructional day will increase by\u00a0nine minutes\u00a0beginning in FY26 and is compensated with a 2% pay increase.<\/p>\n
Base Salary<\/p>\n
Teachers:\u00a0$54,500Special Instructional (e.g., School Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers):\u00a0$62,500<\/p>\n
Compression Adjustment<\/p>\n
0\u20132 Years:\u00a00%3\u20135 Years:\u00a03%6\u201314 Years:\u00a05%15\u201320 Years:\u00a04.5%21+ Years:\u00a03%A\u00a0true-up adjustment\u00a0will align salaries to the\u00a0average salary between years 6\u201320.
Year 10 = Average of Years 9 and 11Year 15 = Average of Years 14 and 16<\/p>\n
Performance Pay<\/p>\n
Performance pay will remain the same as FY25.<\/p>\n
Additional Contractual Enhancements<\/p>\n
Paid Parental Leave:\u00a0Up to 20 days (4 weeks) for eligible employees.Bereavement Leave:\u00a0Up to 3 days per incident for immediate family members.Terminal Pay:\u00a0Updated to reflect current best practices.Mandatory Meeting Language:\u00a0Now capped at\u00a045 minutes.Career Ladder:\u00a0The program will\u00a0expire at the end of FY25; no new participants will be added for FY26.Special Instructional Employees:\u00a0Will receive\u00a0one day of pay for five days of coverage\u00a0for full contract time, not just student contact days.<\/p>\n