How Bossier Parish teachers received a pay raise without new taxes or state funds

The Bossier Parish School Board approved a $2,500 increase to base teacher salaries, coupled with a 4.75% increase for support personnel during their meeting Thursday night. The money comes from restructuring property millages, an increase in sales taxes, and a slight reduction in the retirement rate for the Louisiana School Employees Retirement System.

The board credited Chief Financial Officer Neesha Bamburg with helping make this raise possible without funds from the state or new property taxes. It is the largest pay raise in Bossier school history.

“This is long overdue and overly deserved for each one of you. I want to thank Neesha, Mr. Rowland, and the committee for going above and beyond even beyond our expectations for this raise for ya’ll,” said Erick Falting, Bossier Parish School Board District 12.

Also during the meeting, the school board passed a measure to follow a state mandate previously made by Superintendent Cade Brumley banning any courses related to DEI. The deadline for school districts across the state is Monday.