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School committee approves modest rate increases for summer interns, drivers and food-service substitutes
Summary
The committee approved proposed nonunion rate increases (generally 3%) to take effect July 1, 2026, with summer intern increases effective April 2026; the motion covered driver's ed instructors, custodial interns, food-service substitutes, Kids in Action assistants and van monitors.
The Hingham School Committee approved proposed increases to several nonunion and guideline rates at its May 18 meeting, including a 3% raise for driver education instructors and other nonunion groups and adjusted rates for summer interns and student workers.
A committee member moved to approve the rate increases, stating, "I will make a motion to approve an increase in the rates effective 07/01/2026 with the exception of summer interns whose rate increase will take effect in April 2026 at the start of their internship period." The motion was seconded and the committee approved the change by voice vote.
Staff explained the increases apply to a range of groups: classroom and on‑road driver education teachers and drivers, summer student interns who help in facilities and central office roles, food service substitutes (previously $18.50), Kids in Action after‑school assistants and van monitors. The rate adjustments for van monitors were described as aligned with bus and van driver increases to maintain consistency. The committee did not record detailed dollar amounts for each category in the open meeting packet beyond the 3% example; staff said most increases would take effect in FY27 beginning July 2026 and that summer intern increases were intended to apply retroactively to interns who started in April.
The motion passed with no recorded opposition in the transcript.
