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Board approves miscellaneous pay-rate increases, adds several new casual roles
Summary
Trustees approved hourly pay-range increases for non-bargaining casual positions for 2025–26, added several new roles (lead student engagement specialist, returning food-service substitute, communications support, technology interns) and higher increases for student-support and health-resource positions.
The Richfield School Board voted to approve updated miscellaneous pay rates for 2025–26 covering casual, substitute and otherwise non‑bargained positions, including new job classifications and higher pay increases for some specialized student-support roles.
Michelle Axel, director of human resources, told trustees the annual review aims to keep internal alignment and market competitiveness. “Across the board, there are hourly increases for all positions excluding the community education positions,” Axel said, adding that some roles now have pay ranges to reward returning staff.
Axel highlighted new positions the board approved for inclusion in the miscellaneous-pay schedule: a lead student engagement specialist, a returning food-service substitute (for staff who work more than 65% of the time), communications support to amplify school messaging, and technology interns for seasonal back-to-school readiness.
Trustees asked about specific classifications. One director noted community-education youth-assistant rates remained unchanged; Axel said the role already aligned with the market and hiring pool for younger workers. Other trustees queried aquatics rates and were told a significant increase had been made in April to create a range for returners.
Motion and vote: A motion to accept the miscellaneous pay rates for 2025–26 passed by voice vote (mover: Director Lisonbee; second: Director Banks). Administration will implement the new pay schedule for casual and substitute hires and incorporate the new job titles into hiring materials.
The vote updates hourly rates and adds classification clarity but does not alter collective-bargaining agreements.
