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Board approves higher guest‑teacher pay schedule to stay competitive with nearby districts
Summary
The board approved adjustments to the district's guest‑teacher pay schedule after staff said neighboring districts raised rates and the change aims to retain retired and recurring substitute teachers.
The Bettendorf Community School District board on March 12 approved an updated guest‑teacher pay schedule intended to keep the district competitive with neighboring districts and to encourage retired and other local educators to return as paid guest staff.
District staff said other area districts recently restructured and increased their rates, prompting the district to revise its scale to remain aligned. Staff emphasized the change is intended in part to recognize and retain retired staff who regularly serve as guest teachers.
Miley (staff), who led the guest‑teacher recruitment effort, described new practices to recruit and vet potential guest teachers, including short interviews and in‑person introductions, and said the district has seen improved fill rates since earlier in the year. The board discussed fill‑rate trends and noted continued room for improvement, particularly on Mondays and Fridays when absences spike.
The motion to approve the updated pay schedule passed on roll call, recorded as "motion carried 7‑0." Staff said they will monitor fill rates and return with updates.
Ending: District staff will report back on the recruitment and fill rates and on the fiscal impact of the pay schedule changes as data accumulates.
