The Lewiston School District and the Lewiston Education Association have reached an agreement on contracts for the 2023-24 school year that includes a 6.5% pay increase.
According to a press release, the increase on the base salary continues through the salary schedule for instructional and certified staff, which includes positions like teachers and counselors. The salary schedule determines how much an employee is paid based on years of experience and the type of job.
Employees were also given a one-time stipend at 0.25% in addition to the 6.5% salary increase. The school board took action to apply the salary increase to administration as well. The benefits package that includes health care, dental and vision was also renewed.
