Committee raises substitute pay to address shortages: day‑to‑day to $15/hr, permanent subs to $17/hr

Facing persistent difficulties securing substitute teachers, the committee voted on Oct. 28 to increase substitute pay rates. The business office recommended raising day‑to‑day substitutes from $75/day (roughly $12.50/hr) to $90/day ($15/hr), and permanent substitutes to $102/day ($17/hr). The committee discussed projected additional FY costs (estimates included ~$16,600 to raise daily subs and ~$15,000 to raise permanent subs in the current year) and comparative regional rates.

Committee members said higher pay could improve recruitment and retention of qualified substitutes. The motion to raise rates was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the transcript records the voice approval but does not include a roll‑call tally. Administrators said payroll and budget adjustments will be made and noted ESSER or other funds may cover portions in the short term, and long‑term budget impacts will be considered in next year's planning.