Teachers to be paid $55 an hour for extra after-school instruction hours

In plain English

An agreement with the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers sets a $55 hourly rate for certificated staff working additional instructional hours in the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, with the first hour after school paid as 1.25 hours to cover prep time. It runs August 13, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and sets class size targets of 20 students, capped at 25, for grades 1 through 8 and high school.

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Official wording

Approve MOU between Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers and PVUSD: 2026-2027 Additional Instructional Hour(s) Pay Rate This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers and PVUSD establishes terms for certificated staff working additional instructional hours within the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) for the 2026–2027 school year. Participating teachers will receive a rate of $55 per hour. To support instruction directly following the contract day, staff working the first hour after school will be paid for 1.25 hours at this rate, incorporating 0.25 hours of paid preparation time. The agreement also outlines ELOP class size planning targets and caps - such as planning for 20 students in person (capped at 25) for grades 1 through 8 and high school - with adjustments required by September 3, 2026. Effective from August 13, 2026, through June 30, 2027, this non-precedent-setting agreement ensures district compliance with California Department of Education mandates while utilizing qualified staff. Approve MOU with PVFT regarding 2026-2027 Additional Instructional Hour(s) Pay Rate

Official agenda MOU PVFT Additional Hours Pay Rate Exp Learning 9.16.26.pdf

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