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School committee raises substitute rates after debate; paraeducator subs receive same increase
Summary
After committee discussion and an amendment, members voted to increase hourly substitute rates across categories by $1.50 for the 2025–26 school year, matching paraeducator subs with other substitute roles to avoid morale issues, the business administrator said the budget impact is expected to be small.
The Northampton School Committee voted Sept. 11 to increase several substitute hourly rates for the 2025–26 school year after a motion and an amendment that raised all listed substitute categories by $1.50 per hour.
Business Administrator Bobby (last name not given during the meeting) told the committee the proposed increases were recommended by human resources and would bring bus monitors, cafeteria helpers, clerical substitutes, and paraeducator substitutes closer in…
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