News Summary
Atlanta Public Schools has announced a significant salary increase for frontline employees, including bus drivers, custodians, and nurses. A 10% raise for essential staff is set to take effect, alongside adjusted salaries for school nurses. This initiative aims to support staff amid budget reallocations and recognizes their crucial role in the education system. APS aims to foster a supportive work environment as part of its commitment to enhancing educational quality for its diverse student population.
Atlanta Public Schools Announces Pay Raises for Frontline Employees in FY2026
Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has announced a significant salary increase for frontline employees, effective in the upcoming fiscal year. The initiative, aimed at enhancing compensation for essential staff members, will see bus drivers, custodians, and paraprofessionals receiving a 10% wage increase. Additionally, school nurses will benefit from adjusted salaries, with registered nurses set to receive a 1% raise and licensed practical nurses receiving a 2% increase.
These salary adjustments are part of a broader strategy to reallocate budget resources for the 2026 fiscal year. In addition to the raises for frontline employees, all APS staff members will also receive a salary step increment in the upcoming school year, recognizing their service and dedication.
This initiative follows a substantial investment made by APS in the previous year, where the school system allocated $9.3 million to provide educators with an 11% salary raise, the largest increase in over a decade. This demonstration of financial support from APS aims to address the needs of its staff amid ongoing fiscal challenges.
Support and Commitment to Staff
APS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson expressed appreciation for the Atlanta Board of Education’s backing of these financial initiatives, recognizing the critical role that staff members play in the education and support of students. He emphasized that investing in the workforce is essential for the overall educational framework and operations of the district.
Scope of Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools serves approximately 50,000 students across 87 campuses, which include 59 neighborhood schools, five partner schools, 19 charter schools, two single-gender academies, and two alternative education programs. The district’s commitment to its employees is seen as a way to further enhance the quality of education provided to its diverse student population.
Looking Ahead
As this announcement marks an important step in APS’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce, specifics regarding the exact date for the pay raises have yet to be disclosed. The district aims to implement these changes efficiently to ensure that employees feel valued and supported as they continue to contribute to the academic and emotional well-being of students.
With the investment in increased salaries for both frontline employees and educators, APS is signaling its commitment to making Atlanta Public Schools an attractive and supportive environment for its staff members, ultimately benefiting the students they educate.
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