PCSD 25 Public Meeting: Negotiations Meeting 05.18.2026

This was a public negotiation meeting held by the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 on May 18, 2026, focusing on contract negotiations between the district and the teachers' association. Key procurement-related discussions centered on salary schedules, stipends for special education staff, and budget allocations for raises. The parties discussed the impact of legislative changes (House Bill 516) on negotiated agreements, including limitations on association business days and committee representation. Financial proposals were reviewed, with the district offering approximately $769,000 in raises, while the association proposed $1.262 million, leaving a difference of about $493,000. The district ultimately accepted the association's financial proposal. Language clarifications and compliance with new laws were also addressed, with an emphasis on transparency and collaboration. No new proposals were planned for the current bargaining session, and the meeting concluded with agreement on the contract language and financial terms.