08/17/2026 CCEA Negotiations

This meeting of the CitrusSchools CCEA Negotiations on August 17, 2026, focused primarily on salary adjustments, performance pay, and health insurance funding for district employees. The group discussed methodologies for calculating salary increases, including a 1% baseline raise for classified support staff and considerations for instructional staff impacted by TSIA (Teacher Salary Increase Allocation) funds. They reviewed eligibility criteria for TSIA and performance pay, noting legislative emphasis on TSIA dollars rather than performance pay this year. The meeting also addressed health insurance budget concerns, highlighting a significant decrease in the district's self-insurance fund reserves and rising claims costs, particularly in hospital and pharmacy expenses. The board match for insurance premiums and potential premium increases were discussed, with emphasis on the financial impact of different funding approaches. The group planned upcoming meetings to finalize negotiations and insurance rate approvals before the end of the year.