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Board votes to contract with Teachers on Call for substitute staffing; board keeps one district building sub
Summary
The board approved a contract with Teachers on Call, citing a 95% fill rate and a $165 daily flat rate; staff said the change could yield roughly $88,000 in annual savings in some categories and allows retired WRS participants to work more hours through the vendor without affecting WRS limits.
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — The Port Washington‑Saukville School District Board of Education on May 19 approved a contract with Teachers on Call to provide substitute staffing services district‑wide and retained a single district building substitute position to cover immediate local needs.
District staff told the board Teachers on Call maintains a roughly 95% fill rate and offers a flat daily rate of $165, which staff said is lower than current long‑term substitute expense. The district plans to use Teachers on Call for most short‑ and long‑term substitute assignments while keeping one paid building substitute position to handle last‑minute, in‑building needs if required.
Mel described the operational benefits: Teachers on Call “has a 95% fill rate,” and the flat $165 per‑day cost compares favorably to the district’s long‑term substitute rates, staff said. The district provided an estimated net savings of about $88,000 attributable to reductions in benefits and salary for district‑employed substitutes, though staff noted the figure depends on future fill rates and usage. The board asked staff to monitor actual fill rates and financial results and to report back.
Staff also noted a benefit for retired teachers who participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Because Teachers on Call is a vendor partnership rather than district employment, retirees can accept assignments through the vendor without the district‑employment hourly cap that would otherwise limit them to 880 hours in a rolling calendar year.
Actions
- Motion to approve administration’s recommendation to contract with Teachers on Call for substitute staffing services as presented — outcome: approved by roll call.
Discussion vs. decision
Discussion: Staff outlined operational efficiencies, financial snapshot, and effects on building coverage. Board members raised questions about whether one building sub would be sufficient and whether half‑day or hourly assignments would be available; staff said they will monitor and return with comparative data.
Direction: Implement Teachers on Call contract; track fill rates, costs, and building sub usage and report back to the board.
Decision: Contract approved by roll call.
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