United School Board Approves 2026-27 Budget and Four-Year Teacher Contract with 3% Annual Raises

The United School Board has approved its 2026-27 budget and ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Education Association. The agreement includes an annual 3% salary increase for teachers and modifications to the healthcare plan, aiming to allow teachers to focus on educational needs. The budget, with a deficit of approximately $2 million, will be covered by a transfer from the district's general fund balance without a tax increase.