The Anchorage School Board on Tuesday voted 7-1 to approve a three-year contract for teachers.
Board member Andy Holleman said approving the contract would help show teachers that they’re appreciated. The Anchorage Education Association teachers union voted last week to ratify the contract. It includes salary increases and more opportunities for teachers to move across the pay scale. On average, salaries will increase about 2% each year. It also changes how teachers are compensated for covering other classes, and allows more teachers to contribute to a supplemental retirement plan.
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