Metcalfe County Board of Education approves employee pay raises
EDMONTON, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Board of Education has approved the 2025-26 salary schedule, which includes across-the-board pay raises for all district staff.
The board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 10.
According to the district, classified employees will receive an additional $1.50 per hour pay increase, while certified employees will receive a salary increase of $1,500 to $2,000 per year.
“We are pleased and excited that the Board approved another significant raise for our Metcalfe County School team,” superintendent Josh Hurt said. “This year, the Board took an innovative approach and moved salaries forward in lump sums rather than percentages. As superintendent, I am excited to see our school system continue to move forward in terms of compensation and benefits for our employees.”
An additional item on the agenda included approving superintendent Josh Hurt’s evaluation, which the district says included two exemplary ratings and five accomplished.
Metcalfe County Schools says the board approved a new strategic plan, which will be implemented over the next five years.
In addition, the board also approved board meeting dates for the next six months, which include the addition of two working sessions:
- Tuesday, July 15 – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 7 – 4 p.m. (working session/no action)
- Thursday, Nov. 13 – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 12 – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 4 – 4 p.m. (working session/no action)
- Tuesday, Sept. 9 – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 9 – 6 p.m.
The Board recognized the retirements of six employees who dedicated many years to serving the students of Metcalfe County:
- Herby Bunch – Transportation Director
- Lynn Hawkins – MCHS Ag and English Teacher
- Patty Bunch – Family Resource Center Director
- Kim Coleman – MCES Guidance Counselor
- Scott Roach – MCHS Science Teacher
- Bryant Stockton – MCHS English Teacher
Board recognitions are sponsored by RBS Design Group, Glass and Thompson Insurance and American Fidelity.
The next board meeting is Tuesday, July 15, at 6 p.m.
