D91 teachers reach tentative pay agreement
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — UPDATE 5/21/24: The following is a news release from Idaho Falls School District 91:
Idaho Falls School District 91 has a tentative agreement in place with the Idaho Falls Education Association on a new contract for the 2024 -2025 school year.
The agreement includes language to support certificated staff in providing learning opportunities for students. The package also includes the following financial agreements for certificated staff.
- Average raise of $2,632.50
- Salary increases range from $1,299 to $4,205, which includes steps
- This is a 1.8% to 7.31% depending on placement on the career ladder
- $300 one-time payment for full-time staff and $150 for part-time staff
- $150,000 dedicated to continuing leadership stipends
- Increase in co-curricular and extra-curricular stipends
The Board of Trustees and District appreciates the hard work and dedication of both the teachers and Interest Based Bargaining team. Many hours have been spent since the process began in September. Those efforts are greatly appreciated.
A ratification meeting is scheduled for Wed. May 22 at 3:15 p.m. at Taylorview Middle School. All D91 students will be released an hour early Wednesday to allow time for teachers to attend.
Below is our initial coverage on D91 teacher.
Original: Teachers protest outside the D91 administration office
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Over 100 teachers and supporters took to the streets to voice their frustration over a proposed salary freeze by the Idaho Falls School District 91.
Teachers tell us negotiations went south last week, leading them to walk away from the table after receiving an offer for a 0% raise from the district’s bargaining team.
The IFEA president tells us as of Wednesday night, the district's latest offer is 1.75 percent.
Teachers are still asking for 2.5 percent. The district is taking that back to the board next Monday night and they will meet on Tuesday at noon.
Budget cuts have been a hot topic for the district this year.
In April, we learned the district overspent $4 million last year, which means they need to make cuts for next year.
