FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new contract could spell more money for teachers at Fort Wayne Community Schools.
A tentative two-year agreement between FWCS and the Fort Wayne Education Association (FWEA), which represents teachers, was presented during the Monday, Sept. 27, meeting of the FWCS Board of School Trustees.
The proposed contract, which covers July 1, 2021, – June 30, 2023, includes:
A 4 percent increase to the salary schedule in each of the two years.
During the 2020-21 school year, the salary range for teachers was $40,679 to $71,496. That will increase to $42,306 to $74,356 this year. In 2022-23, the range will be $43,998 to $77,330.
Increased curriculum development and professional learning rates.
Continuing to compensate teachers for additional classroom coverage to help manage the substitute teacher shortage.
Increased stipends for cocurricular and athletic positions.
Addition of new cocurricular positions:
eSports
Champions Together (Special Olympics)
Special assignment orchestra and jazz directors
Student-athlete advisors
Assistant directors for vocal music and show choir
Assistant dance coach
Middle school team leaders
Middle school theater, orchestra and dance directors
Elementary flag football
The full tentative contract can be found on the FWCS website.
Public comment on the proposal will be taken at the Oct. 25, 2021, meeting of the FWCS Board of School Trustees.
