The USD 305 School Board and NEA-Salina met for their final round of contract negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year.

According to the District, the teams agreed to the following changes:

• Added $1000 to the base salary;
• Agreed to pay step and movement;
• Increased the employer contribution for health benefits by $30/month;
• Amendments to the longevity schedule allowing all years of service to SPS to count toward longevity payments regardless of position type;
• Language changes regarding the type of paid leave used when an employee is off work for medical reasons stemming from an altercation at work;
• Updates to the dress code policy;
• The addition of supplemental contract and special salary provisions;
• Language clarifications regarding home district assignment;
• Addition of a provision clarifying teacher communication responsibilities outside the duty day;
• Changes to the blackout day policy language for clarity of use and for application to CKCIE employees working in non-salina districts; and
• Structural changes for clarity throughout the agreement.

Now that the teams have settled, next steps will be teacher ratification and a vote by the school board.