The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) and the Beverly Hills Education Association (BHEA) have announced the successful conclusion of collective bargaining for the 2025–2026 school year. According to a statement released by the district, “The Tentative Agreement has been finalized and marks a meaningful milestone reached collaboratively, with all parties aligned and ready to move forward. Importantly, this agreement was completed prior to the end of the academic year, addressing a key priority for both organizations.”
Highlights of the Tentative Agreement include a 4.75% increase to all salaries and extra pay, effective July 1, 2025; an increase in the certificated hourly rate to $66.46 per hour; a $1,500 increase to the benefits cap, bringing the new total to $14,750; new paid evacuation leave policies for natural or manmade disasters; updated class size ratios for transitional kindergarten through fifth grade; Counselor caseload guideline set at 325 students to one counselor; enhanced co-teaching language to support inclusive instruction and collaborative planning time; and additional staffing support, including the addition of a second district librarian.
