At the June meeting, the USD 428 Board of Education was informed there were 12 open positions for the 2018-2019 school year. On Monday, Assistant Superintendent John Popp told the Board that all the positions are filled except three school psychologists.

Popp added some of the classroom teaching assignments went to the district’s substitutes that are serving in a long-term substitute role now.

John Popp Audio

The board approved a $1,300 increase to the base pay for teachers just hired, and a minimum $1,700 raise to returning teachers for the upcoming school year.

Despite the “summer vacation,” Popp added many teachers are taking advantage of professional development and college credit courses.

John Popp Audio

During the 2017-2018 school year, from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, USD 428 personnel logged 19,338 hours professional development and earned 202 college credits.