Benton School District Salary Information and Regional Comparisons
Explore the comprehensive salary information for the Benton School District, including competitive salary history and regional comparisons as of 2013. Discover how Benton’s starting teacher salary of $35,925 ranks in the top 20% statewide and learn about recent salary increases, including a 2% raise approved for the 2012-2013 school year and a 3% raise in September 2013. The district's successful salary structure is linked to its growth in student enrollment over the years, reflecting a commitment to sustaining competitive salaries for educators.
Benton School District Salary Information and Regional Comparisons
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Benton School District SALARY INFORMATION
Benton School District- PPC • Salary information • State and regional comparisons • Competitive salary history • Salary/enrollment history • Recent salary increase approval • School Board input
Regional Salary Comparisonas of 7/1/2013 • District Base Salary+ Ins. • Bauxite $38,505 • L. Hamilton $38,410 • Bryant $37,608 • Benton $37,110 • H. Grove $37,000 • North LR $35,605 • Sheridan $35,362 • Little Rock $34,206
State Comparison 2012-2013 • Benton School District teacher salaries rank in the top 20% in the state on base salary $35,925 .00 for starting teachers • Benton teacher salaries rank in the top 15% in the state with base salary + insurance contribution ($229/month) • State requirement ($150/month)
Benton Salary/Enrollment History • 2012-13 $35,925 ($1,000) +146 • 2011-12 $34,925 ($500 bonus) -41 • 2010-11 $34,925 ($525)+ $1448 bonus +74 • 2009-10 $34,400 ($0) +87 • 2008-09 $34,400 ($120) -10 • 2007-08 $34,280 ($500) + $500 bonus -62 • 2006-07 $33,780 ($1,000) +178
History of Raises • Raises historically have been tied to the district’s growth in student enrollment • Enrollment over the past ten years has fluctuated up and down • The past two years enrollment has increased steadily • Last year and this year the board approved raises that could be sustained in proportion to our growth • Arkansas’ state average as of October 2012 for beginning teacher’s salary is $32,679 • Benton beginning teacher salary is $35,925
Recent Salary Increase • The school board approved a 2% raise to the salary pool in the 2012-2013 school year • The school board approved a 3% raise to the salary pool at the September 2013 board meeting. • A 5% increase over past two years
School Board Input • The school board held two budget workshops and two regular board meetings to address budget issues and discuss the proposed salary raise. • The board wants to see the starting teacher salary at the top of the regional comparison list- how do we get there?