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Broward County School Board Approves Salary Increases for Three Employee Groups, Including Teachers

The Broward County School Board has unanimously approved significant salary increases for three employee groups for the 2024/25 school year, representing an investment of over $31 million in employee compensation. 
The School Board approved the increases at a Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, ensuring an average 3% salary increase for eligible employees. This investment underscores the Board’s recognition of the critical role played by teachers, principals, assistant principals and educational support staff in fostering a thriving learning environment for Broward County students.
 
The agreements encompass the following bargaining units:
  • Broward Teachers Union (BTU) Education Professionals (EP): Representing teachers and other educational professionals.
  • Broward Principals and Assistants Association (BPAA): Representing school leaders.
  • Educational Support Management Association of Broward (ESMAB): Representing essential support and educational leadership staff.
“These agreements reflect our unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent in education,” Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn said.  “My sincere gratitude to the negotiating teams for their collaborative spirit, to our School Board members for their steadfast support, and, most importantly, to our exceptional employees for their unwavering commitment to our students and community."
 
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