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Board approves consolidated compensation plan; athletic pay revised and 2.95% wage increase set
Summary
The board approved a consolidated district compensation document that replaces percentage‑based athletic pay with fixed dollar amounts and boosted longevity pay, and approved a 2.95% wage increase for several employee groups effective July 1, 2025.
The DC Everest Area School District board voted April 15 to approve a consolidated compensation plan that includes a substantive revision to athletic coaching pay and to accept wage increases for several employee groups.
The compensation document replaces the prior percentage‑based system for athletic stipends (which relied on a now‑outdated fictional teacher base) with fixed dollar amounts and restructured tiers. The district increased longevity and extended‑season incentive pay for coaches and condensed position and sport tiers to simplify placement and to address equity concerns between boys’ and girls’ sports and between varsity and middle‑school levels. The plan also raises some assistant and middle‑level pay where market comparisons showed the district was less competitive.
Lindsay, a district staff member presenting the background, told the board the athletics review began in November 2023 and included a market analysis of conference comparables. ‘‘We found discrepancies and some challenges,’’ Lindsay said, noting the change from ranges to dollar amounts and expanded longevity incentives to improve retention.
Separately, the board approved a 2.95% wage increase for administrators, at‑will salaried employees and hourly support staff effective July 1, 2025. Administration said the percentage is tied to the Consumer Price Index and that the district may revisit additional, one‑time stipends if the state biennial budget yields higher revenues. The consolidated compensation document does not yet include teacher contract pay; administration said the teacher schedule will be inserted and returned to the board for approval once negotiations conclude.
Board members asked clarifying questions at the meeting about substitute pay language and whether certain positions are subject to annual increases. The administration said some wording will be refined for clarity before final publication.
The board approved the compensation plans and wage increases by voice vote during the meeting.
