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Board approves higher substitute pay for custodians, administrative assistants to address staffing shortages
Summary
The board approved new substitute pay rates to attract custodial and administrative substitute staff, tying pay to step‑1 of the custodian agreement; administrators said the change responds to local labor markets and shortages.
The Timberlane Regional School District board unanimously approved a change to substitute pay rates for substitute custodians and substitute administrative assistants to address ongoing staffing shortages, particularly compared with neighboring Massachusetts wages.
The board action raised the daily or hourly rates for substitute roles so the district can hire for front‑desk and custodial coverage. Facilities and human‑resources staff explained the district currently…
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