They get salary amount with their first pay check. Teachers pay supplements were lost for building issues. The bond issue failed because community groups didn't come together and didn't get information. All teachers that have bilingual class load and are ESL certified get a stipend. Paraprofessionals weren't moved up to pay step.
Morale is very low.
Teachers are demoralized, turnover is really bad, and morale progressively worsens. To get the best teachers, we need money. Lots of required training in technology and the training is all after school. Teacher salaries too low. The French teacher and Spanish teacher have 39 kids, trying to get upper level kids to higher level.