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Teachers Get More Pay Steps | Lake Charles News
The Calcasieu Parish School Board just approved a bold new salary plan that extends teacher pay steps from 22 to 30, ensuring raises continue longer into careers — even near retirement. This marks the third expansion since the old 17-step limit, with board members praising it as a win for retention and recruitment. But not everyone’s happy — staff capped at the old 22-step ceiling are demanding fair catch-up raises, and support staff with degrees are being left out. Some board members are already eyeing steps beyond 30, arguing loyalty and experience deserve lifelong recognition. The…
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