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Crossing guards say $10 an hour is hampering recruitment; board asks administration to explore pay options with city
Summary
A longtime crossing guard and directors urged the district to address a shortage of guards paid $10/hour; staff reported peer pay rates, noted city sets compensation by council under Pennsylvania code, and said administration will prepare cost scenarios and explore city partnership.
A crossing guard letter read into the record urged the district to raise pay after years of difficulty filling positions at $10 per hour. The writer — a 10‑year crossing guard who said the district splits costs with the City of Scranton — cited inclement weather and threats from motorists as reasons pay should be higher.
Administration reported regional pay comparisons: Wilkes‑Barre at about $20 per hour, Mid Valley at $13 per hour, and Hazleton around $10. Staff said the number of crossing guards needed and current vacancies would be compiled for the board; directors asked administration to return cost models showing the fiscal impact of various hourly rates and to check with the city on whether it would match increases. Counsel advised that under the relevant Pennsylvania code the city council sets crossing guard compensation and the district shares the cost, so a city agreement would be required for any change.
Directors requested a chart in the weekly packet showing the cost of different salary levels and options for shared funding with the city so the board can make an informed recommendation to the city council if needed.
