Centre staff gets 3 percent raise

Centre’s school board has approved 3 percent raises for teachers, Administrator Susan Beeson, and classified personnel.

Base pay for teachers will be $35,396, with a step up in salary for every year of experience and additional pay for more college credits. The highest salary will be $49,258 for a teacher with 24 years of experience and a master’s degree plus 32 hours or a specialist degree.

The first day of classes will be Aug. 17. The last day will be May 22.