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Darien 61 board approves support staff, administrator compensation plan despite two no votes
Summary
The Darien District 61 Board approved the Educational Support Staff and Administrator Compensation plan for 2025–2026 after debate about percentage increases. The motion passed 5–2; board member Katherine Fujiura questioned the equity of the increments.
The Darien District #61 Board of Education approved Educational Support Staff and Administrator compensation recommendations for the 2025–2026 school year at its May 20 meeting. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with five ayes and two nays.
The motion to approve the compensation recommendations was made by Dana Pavlu and seconded by Allyson Renell. Roll call recorded ayes from Anthony Ramos, Gabriela Ceferin, Karen Buckels, Allyson Renell and Dana Pavlu; Travis Myers and Katherine Fujiura recorded nays. Board member Katherine Fujiura questioned the rate increases for staff who received a lower percentage increase, noting concern that the percentage did not reflect length of service or experience. Meeting minutes say the increases are based on the comprehensive compensation system approved last year, which accounts for years of experience and compares salaries to county medians.
The motion’s passage authorizes the recommended increases as presented. The minutes do not list specific percentage amounts or the dollar cost of the adjustment in the document; the compensation framework referenced by the board is the pre-existing district comprehensive compensation system.
