Professional salaries for the Lewiston School District increased after the Lewiston Education Association and the Lewiston School Board concluded negotiations for the 2022-23 school year.
The agreement included a 5.5% increase in salaries for professional employees and a 2% stipend for certified staff. Deductibles were also increased for medical insurance.
Other agreements included five additional professional development days paid with COVID-19 relief funds, and more time to prepare for parent-teacher conferences and end-of-quarter reporting. The district will also commit to create a protocol to give guidelines to respond to repetitive disruptive behavior and extreme behavior.
According to a news release, negotiations were held May 18 and 19, the association ratified the contract on May 25, and it was approved by the school board during a special meeting last Thursday. (Lewiston Tribune)
