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District staff recommend switching substitute-staffing vendor to EduStaff, citing pay and onboarding issues with Kelly Services

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Staff recommended replacing Kelly Services with EduStaff for substitute teachers and aides, citing payroll and process problems at Kelly and modest projected savings; the board will consider the contract switch at the Jan. 26 meeting.

Troy (district staff) recommended the board approve a change from Kelly Services to EduStaff for substitute teachers and aides, citing prior problems with Kelly (incorrect or delayed pay), onboarding friction for retirees and an improved financial offer from EduStaff. Troy said EduStaff is expected to do more recruiting and provide improved onboarding; if the board approves, the district would begin transition work in February and gather substitute contact data for the new vendor.

Board members asked whether the change could cause a loss of substitutes. Troy replied that the onboarding process for a new vendor typically mirrors a new-employer process (I-9, standard onboarding) and that district substitutes had not expressed widespread concern; staff expect a modest savings in the substitute budget but will monitor results.

Why this matters: Substitute staffing affects classroom coverage, costs, and retention of retirees who provide substitute services; vendor performance (pay accuracy, onboarding) can influence substitute availability.

Next steps: Board will consider the vendor contract at the Jan. 26 meeting; staff recommended transition begin promptly if approved.