The proposed contract for Clark County School District teachers introduces several significant changes aimed at enhancing teacher compensation, addressing classroom vacancies, and improving overall teacher well-being.
Key aspects of the contract include maintaining the current system of annual salary increases and creating new pay categories for teachers in specialized roles. This aims to ensure educators receive appropriate compensation based on their qualifications and experience. Specifically, $174.8 million will be allocated to uphold these salary advancements, partly funded by Senate Bill 500.
A notable addition is the provision for a salary review process to address salary compaction, which has resulted in salary disparities among teachers with varying experience levels. The new system would allow experienced educators to align their salaries with the updated pay scale, prioritizing those with the most years of service.
To address teacher shortages, especially in high vacancy and Title I schools, the contract proposes additional compensation of $5,000 for teachers working in these circumstances, including those in special education and high-demand subjects. This initiative is contingent on funding from Assembly Bill 398, with $90 million earmarked for this purpose through the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Moreover, the contract proposes enhancements to teacher health benefits, including a six percent annual increase in the district’s contributions to the Teachers Health Trust. This increase aims to reduce the financial burden on teachers for their health insurance, costing the district an estimated $28.3 million over two years.
Finally, the contract includes measures for teacher safety, requiring timely reporting and intervention from supervisors in cases of assault or emergencies, and offers protections against civil and criminal liability for staff intervening in safety incidents, as supported by Senate Bill 460.
Overall, these changes are designed to improve teacher retention, attract new educators, and create a safer, more supportive work environment.
Mary
August 18, 2025 at 6:05 pmPlease check your facts! I am a veteran CCSD teacher & taking a net loss this year. We took a cut in July for PERS for this contract cycle. All teachers are losing the PERS adjustment from the last contract in August/September. These 2 cuts are more than the step increase for this year.