OSPI Chief Wants Teacher Pay Hikes, Bonuses
(Olympia, WA) -- Washington's Public Schools Chief says he wants a lot more money to go to teachers' paychecks. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal outlined a budget proposal to support Washington’s educators and reduce turnover. OSPI’s proposal would provide a one-time, $10,000 hiring bonus to special education teachers; a one-time, $5,000 hiring bonus to instructional and administrative staff at