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Board raises long-term substitute rate to $150 a day after debate on competitiveness and budget
Summary
After extended discussion about competitiveness, budget impact and whether to issue an RFP for substitute services, the ISD Board approved an amendment raising the long-term substitute teacher-certificate rate to $150/day and approved the 2025-26 substitute salary guide with that change.
The ISD Board of Education approved an amendment to its 2025'2026 substitute salary guide that raises the long-term substitute rate for those holding a Missouri substitute-teacher certificate to $150 per day.
A board member moved to amend the long-term substitute rate "to $150 per day versus 140" and members debated the change at length, weighing staff recruitment pressures and budget precedent. Supporters argued the modest increase would help keep the district…
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