The bargaining teams from the School District and SC/TA have bargained in good faith to reach an agreement on changes to both the instructional and classified bargaining contracts. These changes reflect the efforts of both parties to provide a first-class work environment for all employees, support the District's professional development initiatives and increase academic achievement for all students.  

Including the 0.5% increase provided at the start of the school year, the total increase in compensation for the 2023-24 school year amounts to the following:

• Instructional, rated Highly Effective = 4.75% + 2% one-time supplement
• Instructional, rated Effective = 4.0% + 2% one-time supplement  
• Grandfathered Instructional, rated Highly Effective = 4.0% + 2% one-time    supplement
• Classified = 4.5% + 2% one-time supplement

The agreement also raises starting teachers salaries to $55,000 per year.

In addition these changes significantly increase the amount of time available for professional development for all instructional staff during the work year and provides for up to an additional 15 hours of professional development outside the duty day.

This agreement is contingent upon ratification by the membership of both the Instructional and Classified members of the Sarasota Classified Teachers Association on 12/08/2023.

Approval of this item also includes changes to the administrative salaries as follows:

Including the 0.5% increase provided at the start of the school year, the total increase in compensation for the 2023-24 school year amounts to the following:

• 4.5% + 2% one-time supplement

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net