"The move is in accordance with Assembly Bill 1390, which allows for increases between $600 and $4,500 per month, based on the average daily attendance in the prior school year. Previously, the rate was $60 to $1,500 per month. Four of the five members of Antioch's board of trustees voted to increase their pay, which will impact the district's general fund $96,000 more annually."
"The district is facing a deficit of about $30 million over the next two years after the expiration of one-time COVID-19 relief funds, increased salary and benefit costs, higher utility costs, and rising special education expenses. During a recent budget discussion, the district noted the factors have created financial strain as the district expanded staffing and programs to support post-pandemic learning recovery."
Antioch Unified School District trustees voted to increase their monthly stipend from $400 to $2,000, authorized under Assembly Bill 1390. Four of five trustees approved the raise, which will cost the district's general fund an additional $96,000 annually. Trustee Mary Rocha opposed the pay increase, citing timing concerns and the district's projected $30 million deficit over the next two years. The deficit follows the expiration of one-time COVID-19 relief funds and rising costs for salaries, benefits, utilities, and special education. California Education Code previously authorized $400 monthly for districts with certain attendance levels and allowed annual adjustments since 2002.
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