TPS Negotiations 7-15-2026

This meeting was a negotiation session held by Topeka Public Schools Communications on July 15, 2026, focused primarily on teacher salary and contract terms. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed 3% across-the-board salary increase with step movement adjustments, an increase in district health insurance contributions from $600 to $702, and adjustments to duty days and salary schedule extensions. The parties discussed the impact of declining student full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment on funding and budget constraints, as well as the challenges posed by rising health care costs. No counterproposal was presented by the school district during the meeting, and the union representatives requested the board to consider increasing pay or providing additional incentives. The meeting concluded with plans to schedule further negotiation sessions and to seek direction from the board on next steps.