💰 Budget Battles: TUSD Navigates Fiscal Challenges for 2024-2025

TUSD 7/15/24: 🚌 Bus Drivers Get a Boost: TUSD Approves Major Wage Hike 🤝 Extending the Conversation: Employee Agreements Prolonged for Negotiations

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😽 Keepin’ It Simple Summary for Younger Readers
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The school board had a big meeting 🏫💼 to talk about money 💰 for the new school year! They decided to give bus drivers 🚌 a raise 📈 so they can hire and keep good drivers. They also approved a new budget 📊 for the whole school district. The board welcomed two new school leaders 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 - one for Wheeler Elementary 🏫 and one for Mansfeld Middle School 🏫. They talked about ways to show appreciation 🙏🌟 for all the hardworking school employees throughout the year.

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🗝️ Takeaways

• 💰 TUSD adopted its 2024-2025 budget, including a competitive wage increase for bus drivers to $21.33/hour

• 👩‍🏫 Two new interim principals were appointed for Wheeler Elementary and Mansfeld Middle Magnet School

• 📝 Employee agreements were extended through August 31, 2024, to allow for continued negotiations

• 🏗️ The Bond Oversight Committee charter was approved, emphasizing transparency in managing bond funds

• 🎉 An employee appreciation calendar was approved to recognize various staff groups throughout the year