The Canyons School District has proposed raising property taxes so it can give every teacher a $7,665 pay raise next year.
“This would put the starting teacher annual pay at $50,000,” Board President Nancy Tingey announced Tuesday. The new agreement between the school board and local teachers association will be presented for final approval at the next school board meeting.
Tingey, who read a prepared statement at the end of the ceremony to announce the 2019 Canyons District Teacher of the Year, said the pay raise would be for the 2019-2020 school year and would bring salaries in line with those of other professionals in Utah, making it possible for “teachers to pursue their passion, and do what they’re good at while also earning a living wage.