OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Some Osceola County teachers said they’re in desperate need of a pay raise, and on Tuesday, they let the school board know that their salaries need to see an increase due to the constant spike in the cost of living.

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The Florida Education Association said money is in the Osceola County School District’s budget to give teachers the cost of living wage they’re asking for.

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Teachers packed into the school board meeting on Tuesday to ask for an increase of 8.7%. The Florida Education Association took the podium during the meeting and broke down the numbers in the district budget and found they can do it, and they should.

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