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16 <br /> Budget Summary <br /> Expansion Budget Request (continued) <br /> Teacher Local Supplement <br /> 2025-2026 Local Supplements for Certified Teachers & Instructional Staff <br /> Orange County Schools p PCs <br /> 25 <br /> 20 <br /> 19 19 <br /> 18 18 18 18 � 18 <br /> SII <br /> 15 <br /> 14 14 <br /> 13 <br /> 12 <br /> 10 10 10 1� <br /> 5 <br /> i <br /> 6 1.7 a 10years 20.ycers <br /> When comparing Orange County Schools to surrounding school districts, it is quickly <br /> seen that OCS is behind in the local supplements provided to certified/licensed staff. <br /> As much as a 6% deficit in the beginning teacher range up to a 7% deficit in the veter- <br /> an teacher range. Local supplement is a known factor in recruiting and retaining <br /> teachers and Instructional staff. <br /> Currently, OCS offers the following local supplements based on the number of ser- <br /> vice years in the teaching profession. Thanks to the work of the Board of Education, <br /> OCS was able to shift from the basis of local years of service to years of service in <br /> the profession recognizing experience from other schools districts and states. <br /> Service Years Supplement —Staff Percentage <br /> 0 - 5 years 12% 146 23% <br /> 6 - 13 years 14% 170 27% <br /> 14 - 19 years 16% 104 17% <br /> 20+ years 18% 206 33% <br /> 16 <br />