The district publicly shared its latest salary proposal on Saturday, which offered teachers a 6.3% wage increase for the 2022-2023 school year, cost of living adjustments for the following two school years and $2,500 in stipends distributed over the next two years.
Under this proposed salary schedule, 75% of KEA members would make at least $77,220 during the 2022-2023 school year, according to the district.
The union responded, saying the district has yet to share “everything else they are proposing to take away” with the public, calling it a tactic to break the strike.
“We are disappointed, but unfortunately not surprised, that the district chooses to play games and spend money on attorneys rather than seriously engage with school staff on what students need,” said KEA president Tim Martin. “We are still waiting for a proposal from the district that addresses student-centered supports and stops attacking workers’ rights.”
KEA says they will continue to focus on improving class sizes, caseload and mental health, and have seen a lot of support from parents and students for Kent teachers.
