What Was Proposed
CCPS remains committed to delivering the state-allocated Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) to all eligible staff as quickly as possible. Unlike traditional bargaining, TSIA funds have an October 1 state-mandated deadline for districts to reach agreement with collective bargaining units to specifically disperse these funds. Because the bargaining teams have not come to full agreement, and to meet the deadline for disbursement, CCPS proposed an agreement to distribute TSIA funds with a commitment to continue negotiations for additional salary increases beyond the TSIA amount. The proposal would have added $385 to the base salary of all instructional staff and an additional $220 for teachers rated “highly effective,” as required by Florida law.
Historical Perspective
CCPS has demonstrated a strong commitment to teacher compensation over time. (see table below) The percentage figures associated with past agreements represent the overall cost increase of negotiated salary packages, which include base pay adjustments as well as stipends and other compensation elements—not every teacher received the same percentage increase. These packages have ranged from 2.25% to 12.5%, with the most significant investments occurring in recent years. During the last decade, starting teacher pay in CCPS has grown from $41,280 in 2016–17 to $57,000 in 2024–25.
District’s Commitment to Teachers
Negotiations for School Year 2025-2026 additional salary increases will continue. The District looks forward to negotiating a salary increase with CCEA that reflects this School Board’s continued commitment to teachers while balancing the unique challenges of the entire fiscal landscape.
Next Steps
The next bargaining session is scheduled for October 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the District offices.
| School Year |
16-17 |
17-18 |
18-19 |
19-20 |
20-21 |
21-22 |
22-23 |
23-24 |
24-25 |
| Teachers' Starting Salary |
$41,280 |
$41,280 |
$42,810 |
$43,760 |
$47,720 |
$47,720 |
$50,000 |
$54,000 |
$57,000 |
| CCEA Unit Increase |
2.25% |
2.52% |
2.66% |
4.30% |
4.52% |
2.75% |
9.70% |
12.50% |
11.65% |
| Cost of Unit Increase |
$4.6M |
$6.0M |
$8.0M |
$9.0M |
$11.5M |
$7.5M |
$16.8M |
$25.7M |
$24.0M |
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