The Martin County School District (MCSD) is proud to announce it has reached a tentative agreement with the Martin County Education Association (MCEA) for the 2023-2024 school year.
In the coming weeks, MCEA bargaining unit-eligible members will vote to ratify the agreement. Then, once the agreement has been ratified by MCEA, the Martin County School Board can proceed with ratification during its scheduled Board meeting on May 21, 2024.
The tentative agreement includes the following:
- Years of Experience (YES) Salary Adjustment that will award each bargaining unit-eligible member the sum of $85 multiplied by each year of verified experience, capped at $3,000 (for years 31+), added to their base salary. Upon ratification, this will become a one-time permanent adjustment to the base salary. For example, a bargaining unit-eligible member with 10 years of verified experience shall receive an adjustment of $850.
- Performance Pay in the following amounts:
- Annual Contract: Highly Effective - $100
- Annual Contract: Effective - $75
- Professional Services Contract: Highly Effective - $75
- Professional Services Contract: Effective - $50
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) One-Time Bonus
- All bargaining unit-eligible members will receive a one time (nonrecurring) bonus of $790 subject to Florida Department of Education's approval of the District's budget amendment request for this grant.
- All bargaining unit-eligible members will receive a one time (nonrecurring) bonus of $790 subject to Florida Department of Education's approval of the District's budget amendment request for this grant.
- Supplements for Specific Assignments
Once ratified, this agreement would make the Martin County School District the highest overall paying District on the Treasure Coast.
"Today marks a significant step forward for the Martin County School District as we proudly announce an agreement with the Martin County Education Association for the 2023-2024 school year," said Superintendent Michael Maine. "This agreement reflects our commitment to recognizing the dedication and expertise of our educators and shows that we are not only investing in our teachers, but also ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education."
In a statement released to teachers today, leaders from MCSD and MCEA said, "We look forward to the positive impact that this tentative agreement will have on our learning community, fostering an environment where our educators can thrive and continue to make a difference in our students' lives."
Bargaining sessions for the 2024-2025 school year are scheduled to begin this summer to ensure agreed-upon salary components for our teachers are issued as quickly and comprehensively as possible.
About Martin County School District
Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, the Martin County School District (MCSD) offers an array of opportunities for students based on their unique interests, needs and passions. MCSD maintains robust academic standards, renowned arts and athletics programs, and numerous career and technical education opportunities. Students benefit from the District's many partnerships with business and community organizations, as well as character development, environmental stewardship and civic leadership programs. The mission of MCSD is to educate all students for success.
