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DPI requests $1.02 million in biennial salary equity funding to retain staff
Summary
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction officials told the House Appropriations Education & Environment Division they are seeking $1,023,497 in biennium salary equity funding—$624,333 in spending authority for federal funds and $399,163 in general funds—to raise average pay nearer the market and address hiring and retention pressures.
Kirsten Basler, State Superintendent of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI), and Krista Schultz, DPI human resources manager, told the House Appropriations - Education and Environment Division on Friday that DPI is asking the committee for $1,023,497 in biennium salary equity funding to address hiring and retention pressures.
"We are requesting biennium salary equity increases funding for $1,023,497," Krista Schultz said, adding the request includes $624,333 in federal spending authority and $399,163 in general funds.
The department said it uses the Office of Management and Budget’s broadband salary ranges and a market policy point (MPP) mid‑point to set pay bands. Schultz said DPI typically hires around an…
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