The Martin County School District and the Martin County Education Association (MCEA) are pleased to announce that the contract for the 2023-2024 school year has been ratified by all parties.
During Tuesday’s Board meeting, the Martin County School Board voted to ratify the agreement.
The Martin County Education Association had previously ratified the agreement on May 15.
Throughout negotiations, both bargaining teams participated in many hours of dedicated collaboration and passionate discussion.
The newly ratified contract includes the following:
Years of Experience (YES) Salary Adjustment: Each bargaining unit-eligible member will receive the sum of $85 multiplied by each year of verified experience, capped at $3,000 (for years 31+), added to their base salary. This adjustment is a one-time permanent increase. For example, a member with 10 years of verified experience will receive an adjustment of $850.
Performance Pay:
Annual Contract: Highly Effective - $100
Annual Contract: Effective - $75
Professional Services Contract: Highly Effective - $75
Professional Services Contract: Effective - $50
American Rescue Plan (ARP) One-Time Bonus: All bargaining unit-eligible members will receive a one-time (nonrecurring) bonus of $790, subject to the Florida Department of Education's approval of the District's budget amendment request for this grant.
Supplements for Specific Assignments
The target date for the retroactive salary payment for eligible employees is June 20, 2024. The payment will be a lump sum combined with regular pay to avoid subjecting employees to the 22% supplemental wages tax rate.
Collective bargaining for the 2024-2025 school year will begin over the summer.