BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Teachers in Baltimore City will see their pay go up after a new two-year agreement was approved between the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners and the Baltimore Teachers Union.
The deal includes pay raises of 2% in fiscal year 2027 and 2.3% in fiscal year 2028. With these changes and the typical yearly step increases, most union members can expect their total pay to rise about 10.3% over the next two years.
The agreement also boosts compensation for work done outside the regular school day and raises stipend rates. According to the release, the board and the union plan to work together to find ways to manage health care costs while keeping insurance premiums affordable for employees.
The new agreement also updates 39 different sections of the employee contract, aiming to clear up policies and improve the experience for staff. School district leaders stressed the importance of paying competitive salaries, especially as economic factors and the cost of living continue to change in the city.
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners is grateful to have reached an agreement with BTU that demonstrates how much we value the professionals who make a difference in student achievement every day,” said Robert Salley, Baltimore City School Board chair. Salley added, “This new contract provides rate increases for teachers while ensuring they continue to have access to quality, affordable health care. We thank CEO Dr. Dawson, our Human Capital and Legal teams and our partners at the Baltimore Teachers Union for their indispensable work and collaboration throughout the negotiation process. This agreement underscores the importance of working together to support our teachers and, ultimately, our students.
Jermaine Dawson, Ed.D., chief executive officer of Baltimore City Public Schools, said, “Our educators are the indispensable foundation of our mission to prepare students for higher education and family-sustaining careers.” Dawson continued, “This agreement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to our teachers. By investing directly in their financial well-being and professional growth, we ensure that City Schools remains a place where exceptional educators can thrive, stay and lead our students to success.”
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners gave its approval to the new two-year contract at a public board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The agreement marks the district’s latest step in responding to rising living costs while seeking to retain and support educators across the city.
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