Alabama Schools Chief Seeks Hike In Teacher Pay

The Tuscaloosa (AL) News (9/28, Beyerle) says Alabama Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice's proposed working budget for 2013-14 seeks to raise salaries for K-12 education employees by about 1%. Bice said to the state board of education, "Employees have not received a raise or (cost of living adjustment) in four years." This follows Gov. Robert Bentley's announcement last week that "he'll consider raises for teachers and support personnel. On Thursday, Bentley repeated his support for pay increases."