4/23/2026 Meet and Confer

The Creighton School District held a Meet and Confer session on April 23, 2026, focused primarily on compensation and staffing issues. The group reviewed various compensation options, including salary schedule repairs, market demand stipends for special education teachers, merit pay increases for classified staff, and adjustments to benefits such as health care. They evaluated these options against criteria like fiscal responsibility, sustainability, alignment with student outcome-focused governance goals, and legal considerations. The team worked collaboratively to develop compensation packages within a $750,000 budget constraint, aiming to balance raises, schedule repairs, and targeted stipends to address recruitment and retention challenges. Discussions also included the potential to convert contracted special education positions to district employees to reduce costs. The group reached consensus on a comprehensive compensation package to present at the upcoming May study session of the governing board, with final approval expected in June. Additionally, the meeting included updates on contract acceptance rates, staffing challenges, and a presentation on a community housing project supporting district employees. The session concluded with preparations for the board presentation and reflections on the collaborative process.