Lee County teachers vote on new salary contract

Writer: Carolina Guzman
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In another fight for more pay, Lee County teachers voted on their new contract during a meeting, with 93% saying yes.

Veteran teachers with over 20 years of experience will get an 11.5% pay hike.

New teachers coming into the district get a starting salary of $50,000.

The school board will take a final vote on the deal on Tuesday.

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