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District releases staff survey results as part of certified‑staff compensation study
Summary
District officials reported results from a certified‑staff survey (242 respondents) and town halls, noting themes such as value placed on predictability, concerns about mid‑career pay compression and the burdens of required professional development; staff feedback will be used to form options for board consideration later in 2026.
District administrators presented findings May 20 from outreach on certified‑staff compensation, including a staff survey that drew 242 responses and four follow‑up town halls. The review is intended to inform whether and how the district’s salary schedule and related benefits should be adjusted after about a decade since the last major review.
Mike Rather, who facilitated the outreach, said the survey sample reflected a balanced elementary/secondary response and a mix of years of service. Key themes included strong value placed on predictability and transparency in the current salary schedule, concern that raising the base has compressed mid‑career pay, and requests for faster progression through salary steps, longevity recognition, and compensation for added responsibilities.
Rather and other presenters said professional development remains valued but can be burdensome (the current model asks for 30 hours annually), and staff suggested better alignment between PD offerings and classroom needs to reduce that burden. Comparables showed the district’s base was slightly above local averages but the top of the schedule trailed peers; administrators noted an average returning-teacher salary and retention rates that are higher than the Wisconsin average.
Administrators described a timeline: refine options over the summer, gather additional staff feedback in September and bring proposed adjustments to the board for consideration in late 2026. No compensation changes were adopted at the May 20 meeting; board members emphasized balancing financial constraints (declining enrollment and facility-study costs) with the district’s need to remain competitive for recruitment and retention.
