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Salary study: ACPS ranks about 4th among neighbors; gaps concentrated at early career steps
Summary
A biannual ACPS salary comparison presented to the board found the division generally ranks fourth of seven nearby districts, with the biggest gaps at early teacher steps and for paraprofessionals; board members discussed recruitment and retention implications.
Dr. Wheeler presented the biannual salary-comparison study showing Amelia County Public Schools generally ranks about fourth out of seven neighboring divisions for primary positions (teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, administrators). The report highlighted consistent gaps at early teacher steps (steps 0, 5 and 15) and below-average paraprofessional hourly rates through step 23; administrator pay varied by contract length and role.
"Compared to surrounding divisions, ACPS salaries fall below the average at steps 0, 5, and 15," Dr. Wheeler said, adding that roughly 70% of ACPS teachers are below step 20, which concentrates the division's workforce at earlier career stages.
Board members questioned how average rankings can be affected by a small number of staff at particular steps and by local cost-of-living and regional labor markets. One member noted that nearby college towns and larger jurisdictions change the competitive landscape for new hires. Another member emphasized that the rankings are an informational snapshot intended to inform future budget and retention planning.
The presentation was framed as context for later budget discussions; the board did not adopt new salary scales at the meeting but asked staff to keep the findings in mind for FY budget planning.
