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Paraprofessionals urge Brockton committee for livable wages during public comment
Brockton School Committee · November 19, 2025
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Summary
Multiple paraprofessionals and supporters told the committee they need a livable wage; Stacy McDonald (VESPA) and Maria Serrano described pay disparities and turnover risks and called for fair contracts and recognition of bilingual work.
Several paraprofessionals used the public-comment period to press the committee for higher, livable pay.
Stacy McDonald (VESPA) told the committee her union was asking for a livable wage and pushed back on claims paraprofessionals had received a substantial increase. "In 2021, 2022 school year, our starting base pay was…
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