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Board approves non‑certified wage schedule; proposes tiered higher pay for long‑term substitutes
Summary
The board approved routine non‑certified hourly rates and voted to adopt a new tiered daily pay structure for long‑term substitute teachers, aiming to attract certified and endorsed substitutes; the district estimates an added cost of $30,000–$40,000 if implemented.
The Ottumwa Community School District board on Tuesday approved its annual non‑certified seasonal and hourly pay schedule and approved a proposal to create higher pay tiers for long‑term substitute teachers, a move administrators said is designed to improve substitute staffing and classroom continuity.
The district formalized its non‑certified pay table for associates, custodians, food service and secretaries; seasonal building and grounds new hires start at $14 an hour. Existing non‑certified employees will receive the same percentage…
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