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Watertown administrators propose higher substitute pay to address staffing gaps; board to consider Jan. 6
Board of Education, Watertown City School District · December 17, 2025
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Summary
District leaders presented regional pay comparisons and proposed increases to substitute rates after reporting sub fill rates around 50% for non-instructional roles; board agreed to place the proposal on the Jan. 6 agenda for action.
Superintendent Dr. Larry Schmeagel and staffing leaders outlined a proposal to raise substitute pay to improve recruitment and retention. Administrators said the district currently fills roughly half of non-instructional absences on some days and noted regional competition for…
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