Vikki Courtney, president of the Clark County Education Association, speaks during a news conference in front of Durango High School Friday, May 31, 2019. Members of the teachers union threatened a strike if the legislature fails to fully fund education.
Monday, June 3, 2019 | 10:20 p.m.
The Clark County Schools District says it will be able to provide pay raises for teachers after legislation from state lawmakers.
A statement from the district, one of the largest in the nation, says they will be able to provide a 3% cost of living pay raise and an average 2% "seniority increase" to employees.
The pay raises were outlined in a proposed budget from Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Attention to education funding this session has at times centered on whether the Legislature can find enough money to fund the raises. Senate Democrats say a bill approved Monday will provide $53 million to teacher pay raises in Clark County over the biennium.
District Superintendent Jesu Jara issued a statement saying "we stand with Governor Sisolak and the Legislature in support of our educators."
