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Paraprofessionals tell Greater Johnstown board low pay and unpaid holiday periods hurt households
2225508 · February 5, 2025
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Summary
A paraprofessional told the board wages and the district’s pay schedule left some aides with $200–$600 checks after holidays and snow days, and urged the board to address the pay timing and adequacy.
During public comment at the Greater Johnstown School District meeting, paraprofessional Sherry Sharp described hardship caused by the district’s pay schedule and low hourly wages, asking the board to review pay practices for classroom aides.
“My paycheck was $320. I cannot…
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