07.09.2026 CTA TSIA Bargaining

This meeting was a bargaining session held by the School District of Palm Beach County on July 9, 2026, focused on negotiating the distribution of Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) funds. The district and union representatives discussed the allocation of approximately $9.76 million in TSIA funds, with about $8 million available for salaries after benefits. Two main options were considered: a flat amount of $1,495.71 per eligible teacher or a 2.187% salary increase for eligible employees with at least 10 years of Florida public school experience. The parties reviewed eligibility criteria, job classifications, and the impact of legislative requirements, including exclusions of certain instructional personnel. They agreed to bifurcate the TSIA funds from broader salary negotiations and aimed to finalize an agreement promptly to meet the statutory deadline of July 30, 2026. The union tentatively accepted the district's offer pending formal language and board approval, with plans to continue broader contract discussions in a subsequent session.