Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:42 AMUpdated: Aug 11, 2026 5:42 AMNathan ThompsonTeachers in the Caney Valley School District may not receive $1,000 raises approved by the school board just five weeks ago as the rural district grapples with a growing budget shortfall. Our partners at News On 6 report the school board on Monday postponed a vote that would have rescinded the salary increases for certified teachers. “And the budget cuts are not done. The financial strain has left the district weighing whether it can afford the raises approved in July. Despite the uncertainty over salaries, the board Monday approved the purchase of a new school bus.