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District eyes hiring drive to reduce costly agency paraprofessional use
Summary
Superintendent and board discussed high paraprofessional turnover, agency substitution costs (about $12–$15/hour), and a pay‑adjustment plan funded by roughly $96,000 to raise pay toward $20/hour and reduce reliance on agency staff.
Board members and administrators discussed paraprofessional turnover and the district's reliance on agency hires. Dr. James Riley said agency placements vary but are "about a 12 to $15 per hour" cost depending on placement and timing, and Superintendent DiGiosepi said the board allocated roughly $96,000 "to try to bring it up to $20 an hour" to make district positions more competitive.
The superintendent and board noted heavy summer hiring activity and that some nearby districts' layoffs have affected applicant flow. They discussed differentiating paraprofessional roles (including registered behavioral technicians who receive benefits) and continuing recruitment efforts to reduce costly agency usage.
