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Board, lawmakers discuss teacher pay, rising PEIA costs and incentives to retain staff
Summary
Preston County officials and state legislators discussed rising PEIA insurance costs, the difficulty recruiting and retaining teachers and service personnel, and possible changes to retirement and leave incentives to improve retention.
District leaders and legislators spent significant time on pay, benefits and retention issues that board members say threaten teacher and support-staff recruitment.
Board members described the challenge of retaining staff when PEIA health-insurance costs rise and local salaries lag neighboring counties. "We're losing qualified individuals because…
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