Buffalo Teachers Federation Approves High-Paying Contract for Teachers in WNY

The Buffalo Teachers Federation has ratified a new contract with the Buffalo Public Schools, making teachers among the highest paid in Western New York. The contract includes an 8% raise retroactive to September 1, 2022, a 6% raise on July 1 of this year, a 4% raise on July 1, 2024 and a 3% raise on July 1, 2025. Additionally, all active, full-time teachers will receive a 10% bonus based on their new salary once the contract is ratified. Recent retirees will receive a payment of $1,000-$2,000 depending on when they retired. The district will invest more than $240 million for these payments. The agreement also includes education reform measures such as an adjustment in bell times and the hiring of athletic coaches.