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District reports 409 staff completed first year of revived career‑ladder program; state covers 60% of cost
Summary
Administrators reported results from the first year after reintroducing a career‑ladder stipend program: 409 certified staff completed the program, the district’s local share was $681,600, DESE funds covered 60%, and the program required reporting specific participation and hours to the state.
District administrators updated the board on the first year back for the career‑ladder program, a stipend structure that funds additional responsibilities certified staff perform outside regular contract time.
Dr. McInnis said 409 staff completed the program this year after about 515 initially signed up; the district planned for extra seats in case of new hires. The state (the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, DESE) funds…
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