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Aurora Public Schools poised to approve salary increase, teachers union agreement
DENVER (KDVR) — The Aurora Education Association and Aurora Public Schools have reached an agreement to provide what the district called 'what will likely be the largest salary increase to staff when compared to other school districts' in the metro.
The education association ratified the agreement last week. It's scheduled to go before the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education on June 17, where it is expected to pass, according to a district spokesperson.
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'Aurora Public Schools is proud to announce a successful teacher compensation agreement with the Aurora Education Association, providing our educators with an approximate 5% salary increase,' said APS Superintendent Michael Giles Jr. in the district's announcement of the agreement. 'This agreement reinforces our commitment to valuing our staff and keeps APS among the most competitive districts in the Denver metro area. I am grateful for the collaborative efforts of our negotiations team and the AEA in reaching this important milestone for our employees.'
The district said the agreement will provide a general salary increase of 2.7% for all staff, and eligible educators will receive salary increases with movement on experience steps and educational lanes, which the district said would mean an average increase of 5.01%.
The educator's association said that the agreement was overwhelmingly approved by its membership.
'Pursuant to a vote of approval of the tentative agreement by the APS Board of Education, the hardworking educators of APS look forward to earning one of the largest salary increases in the Metro Denver area this year,' said Beth Himes, AEA bargaining chair. 'APS educators are also excited about National Board Certification recognition for expanded educator categories as well as the creation of a new doctorate lane to be more competitive with neighboring districts in attracting and retaining educators and providers with accomplished education and specialized degrees.'
The district said that classified and administrative/professional technical staff will receive 'commensurate salary increases for the 2025-26 contract year as well.'
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