The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association has finalized a new agreement on teacher contracts and pay.

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It’s just in time for this school year.

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Orange County Superintendent Barbara Jenkins said, “We are so pleased at the ratification vote, as it indicates a recognition of our teachers and instructional staff and the school board’s commitment to compensate them with funding that is provided. I also want to congratulate OCCTA and members of the district bargaining team. I believe this is the start of another great year.”

The agreement includes a $900 cost-of-living increase for all returning teachers and a minimum $1,800 raise.

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OCCTA President Clinton McCracken said, “We are pleased that teachers will receive the salary increase ahead of the school year. Although this is a great step in the right direction, we will continue to work towards the pay that teachers deserve. We want to thank all educators, OCCTA and OCPS bargaining teams and the School Board members for working together during this process.”

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Starting salaries for new teachers are also up $900.

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