Cabarrus County school board signals support for larger local teacher pay increase

Board backs jump to 14% supplement — a $1.8 million move tied to long-term push for higher statewide ranking — while also reviewing KIDS:PLUS finances and potential fee changes.

Chief Financial Officer Phillip Penn. Screenshot via CCS’ YouTube page.

The Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education signaled support Monday for increasing the district’s local teacher supplement from 13% to 14%, a move that would require approval from the county commissioners, which funds the district’s local operating budget.