Teacher salary discussion

This letter is in response to Mr. Wade with hope that it will bring him more than a “basic fundamental understanding” of the new state funding plan.

The reference to how teachers can make more by working in other districts is nothing new to the educational system. Districts in higher property value areas could collect additional funds, which afforded them the ability to provide additional paid days to their teaching staff.

This gave those teachers higher salaries than their counterparts located in areas with lower property values.

The new system puts the responsibility of negotiating salaries...