The Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees has approved the collective bargaining agreement between the district and the Washoe Education Support Professionals (WESP), resulting in a historic double-digit pay increase for over 2,500 frontline education support personnel including bus drivers, teacher assistants and nutrition services workers.
“We are grateful to these employees whose work provides crucial supports to our students and staff members every day,” said Washoe County Board President Beth Smith. “This agreement provides a substantial pay increase for our team, and it is well-deserved.”
The contract will provide a 13.2% pay increase in the first year, with an estimated 4% matching funds from the State of Nevada provided by SB231.
The total salary increases for the WESP bargaining unit are expected to increase by a total of 17% in the first year of the four-year agreement.
During the remaining three years, they will receive 2% annual pay increases.
The agreement will run through June 30, 2027.
“We are excited to celebrate this milestone moment with our partners in WESP. This salary increase is long overdue and incredibly well-deserved for the support professionals on Team WCSD," said WCSD Superintendent Susan Enfield.
