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Therapists tell Jordan School Board low pay driving departures; district asked to consider salary adjustments
Summary
Occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and teachers’ association leaders addressed the board during public comment, urging higher compensation to retain experienced therapists and avoid hiring gaps for federally mandated services.
Occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists told the Jordan School District Board during public comments on Feb. 25 that current pay scales make it difficult to retain experienced clinicians and recruit new staff.
Melanie Kanek, identified as motor development team lead and an occupational therapist with 16 years in the district, told the board the district employs roughly 20 OTs and 12 PTs, including early-intervention staff and clinicians serving Curry Sue Hamilton school and itinerant therapists across the district. Kanek asked the board to "please consider a salary adjustment to invest in our current experienced therapists," noting that while Jordan’s starting salaries are "somewhat competitive," Jordan falls behind…
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