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At a May 5 special board meeting, LCISD trustees approved the $2,000 flat rate teacher salary increases, along with additional raises for instructional aides to match peer districts. (Community Impact staff)
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Lamar CISD trustees approve teacher pay raises amid $3.3M budget shortfall

By Valeria Escobar

At a May 5 special board meeting, LCISD trustees approved the $2,000 flat rate teacher salary increases, along with additional raises for instructional aides to match peer districts. 

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