A new property tax for Jefferson Parish will be on the ballot for Dec. 7 election
The Jefferson Parish School Board is asking for a higher millage to pay for teacher pay raises to remain competitive with neighboring parishes.
Jefferson Parish Voters to Decide on Teacher Pay Raises in December Election
Jefferson Parish voters will decide on a new tax to increase local teacher and staff pay, potentially making the district's starting salaries the highest in the area.
Jefferson Parish Schools propose property tax millage | How much will it cost you?
According to the district, the millage would increase the pay scale for certified teachers by $8,300.
Jefferson Parish schools propose new millage to supplement school salaries
Jefferson Parish residents will decide the fate of school salary increases. The Jefferson Parish School Board voted to put forward a new millage proposal that will appear on the Dec. 7 ballot. This millage is set to supplement pay increases for teachers and school staff. The parish is currently one of the lowest-paying for teachers in the area.
Jefferson Parish residents to vote on teacher pay increase in December
Jefferson Parish School Board voted to add a new millage proposal to the Dec. 7 ballot. The millage will allow an increase in salaries for teachers and staff. School board officials say the millage is necessary as they need the district to fill classrooms with quality educators.
Jefferson Parish school board approves millage proposal for December ballot
The Jefferson Parish School Board voted Wednesday evening (Oct. 2) to place a new millage proposal on the Dec. 7 ballot. If approved, the measure would raise funds to increase teacher and staff salaries,
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