RRU president outlines Bossier school pay raise benefits

IMG_2233Follow this link for KTBS 3’s story on the Bossier Parish school tax election:

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Red River United President Jackie Lansdale is sharing details about how proposed Bossier Parish school employee pay raises could benefit the community and economy.

Lansdale warns that experienced teachers could leave the Bossier school system if voters turn down the taxes that would support the raises. Those millages are on the May 4 ballot.

RRU president stands behind Bossier school pay raises

IMG_2231Red River United President Jackie Lansdale is making the case for new Bossier Parish millages to pay for teacher and school support employee raises.

On Wednesday, Lansdale talked to KEEL radio’s Robert J. Wright and Erin McCarty about the raises — $7,200 for teachers and $3,000 for support employees — explaining how higher pay helps improve students’ success in school and life and how the raises could support one of the fastest-growing communities in Louisiana.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW.