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Paraprofessionals press board on lost weather pay as non‑certified staff receive 2% raise
Summary
Paraprofessionals urged Richmond Community Schools to compensate a week of lost pay from weather closures; the board approved a 2% salary increase for non‑certified staff retroactive to the start of the school year and directed staff to explore policy options to address uncompensated closures.
Paraprofessionals told the Richmond Community Schools board they suffered significant financial hardship after recent weather-related school closures left many without a full paycheck. Tammy Summit, speaking for district paraprofessionals, asked the board to consider compensation for employees who missed a full week of pay and argued paraprofessionals could have been assigned meaningful remote or preparatory work if paid.
Board action and context: The board voted unanimously (6–0) to approve a 2%…
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