The School Board of Orange County and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association (CTA) announced on Tuesday, April 2, that the CTA bargaining unit ratified a salary agreement for the 2023-24 school year by an overwhelming 99.5 percent “yes” vote. A record 7,123 ballots were cast, 7,047 teachers voting “yes” with only 35 voting “no.” There were 41 “spoiled ballots” that were not counted.
“It is exciting to see our teachers decisively voted to ratify their contract,” said Dr. Maria Vazquez, superintendent of Orange County Public Schools. “With this vote, our hard-working teachers have guaranteed their well-deserved raises.”
The historic 9 percent average raise will be paid to instructional personnel retroactively to the beginning of the school year. Salary increases and retro pay (including advanced degree supplements) will be received in the April 10 paycheck; retention supplement differentials will be paid April 24; and all other applicable supplements will be paid June 5.
The district’s health insurance proposal will be implemented beginning with plan year 2024-25. However, the district will provide a premium discount for plan year 2024-25 totaling $4.4 million.
To see the full agreement, click here.
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