Natchitoches Parish public schools are facing a challenge in providing teacher pay raises due to a sudden reduction in state funding. The overall funding package was reduced from $198 million to $168 million, leaving a $30 million gap that may not be covered by local funds.
Impact on Teacher Pay Raises
Superintendent Grant Eloi warned that bridging the gap with local funds to ensure all employees receive a raise will be a near-impossible task. The school system is currently waiting for guidance from the Louisiana Department of Education to clarify which specific employee pay codes are included or omitted from the funded raises.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
