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Board approves higher contribution for crossing‑guard pay to boost recruitment
Summary
The board approved an interlocal agreement amendment that raises partner contributions so crossing guards can be paid $20/hour (up from $15) to address recruitment challenges for busy school crossings.
The board approved an updated interlocal agreement to increase participating entities’ contributions for crossing guards from $20,000 to $25,000 per school year, with the stated goal of raising pay for crossing guards from $15 to $20 per hour.
Mr. Todd told the board the district and partners have been struggling to recruit crossing guards for some routes, including the crossing serving BMS, and that a modest pay increase could improve recruitment and retention. "Each crossing guard works 2 hours a day...but hopefully we're trying to increase that in hopes of recruiting somebody that'll come do it and stay," he said.
Board discussion was broadly supportive, with members framing the change as a safety investment. The motion to approve the interlocal agreement passed on a voice/roll call vote.
Why this matters: the change directly affects student safety at peak arrival and dismissal times by attempting to ensure adult supervision at busy crossings through targeted pay increases.
