Board adopts concession stand pay scale for managers, adults and student workers

Griffith Public Schools trustees approved a pay scale for the district-run concessions program and said the board has taken operational control of concessions.

A staff member said the district is now operating the concessions and proposed a pay scale that creates pay levels for a manager, adult workers and student workers based on comparisons with other districts. The board approved Resolution 2025-2027 establishing the concession pay scale; a motion and second were recorded and the motion carried on a voice vote.

Why it matters: establishing a pay scale clarifies compensation for concession managers, adult staff and students who work at events and aligns pay with peer districts, according to the presenter.

Discussion and context: Board members expressed informal enthusiasm about improved concessions and comments at the meeting referenced community excitement about food at events. Staff said the district researched other districts’ approaches in setting the scale. Trustees did not request a detailed wage-rate table during the motion; the presenter indicated the scale uses a three-tier structure (manager, adult worker, student worker).

Next steps: The business office and athletics/activities staff will implement the pay scale as the district takes over concessions operations.