VIGO COUNTY, Ind – Members of the Vigo County Teachers Association have approved a new collective bargaining agreement by a vote of 624 to 97 with 87% of members taking part in the vote.
As part of the deal new teacher pay will increase by $3,000 per year. First year teachers with a bachelors degree will see their starting pay set at $38,000.
Other teachers will also see a pay increase depending on their years of experience and education level.
A 5.5% increase in health insurance costs will be split between the corporation and teachers.
If approved by the school board, the new agreement will take effect Jan. 1.
A copy of the proposed agreement will be posted on the School Corporation website.