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Board hears Early Head Start enrollment and discusses proposed salary scale to address pay compression
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Summary
Board reviewed Early Head Start enrollment and health metrics, heard that funded enrollment is 94 with average daily attendance 87, and discussed a proposed salary schedule (including references to a $20.25 rate) aimed at fixing grant-funded pay compression and improving retention; no formal salary vote occurred.
The board received the Early Head Start report, which showed funded enrollment at 94 and actual enrollment at 93, with average daily attendance of 87 and a waiting list of nine. The presenter said 97% of health checks were up to date and immunizations were at 100%. October monthly expenditures for the program were reported at $176,513.74 and year-to-date expenditures through Oct. 31 at $1,473,728.95.
Board members discussed teacher pay and pay parity, noting staff funded by grants are paid less than district teachers despite comparable qualifications and years of service. A presenter said some teachers with bachelor’s degrees and 15 years’ experience work 230 days and earn under $25,000; the proposed salary schedule included examples and a $20.25 figure referenced in the packet.
Officials said the schedule aims to improve retention and recruitment and address inequities that push Early Head Start staff to seek district positions. Board members asked for more time to review the documents; the item was held for further discussion rather than approved at the meeting.
The board also acknowledged partnerships providing health services: Peach State Health Van provided dental services to about 20 families and will expand to include medical services on-site in January 2026.
