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District presents multi‑year salary strategy after market study; targets 10% increase over 2–3 years
Summary
A market study showed Warren County teacher pay lagging some neighbors; presenters recommended a strategic 2–3 year plan to reach about 10% improvement rather than a one‑year across‑the‑board increase.
Presenters shared results of a market study comparing teacher pay across neighboring counties and proposed a multi‑year strategy to improve competitiveness.
The Presenter summarized comparisons to neighboring districts and noted Warren County Public Schools maintains a 13:1 student‑to‑teacher average. "Warren County Public Schools does maintain a 13 to 1 ratio," the Presenter said, adding that these averages mask classroom variation. The study found mixed pay differentials: the district pays less than Frederick County by about 5.24% and less than Clarke County by 2.45% in certain comparisons, while paying more than Page County in others. The Presenter recommended a planned approach to compensation because no system can lift an entire staff in one year. "The target is 10% over the next 2 to 3 years," the Presenter said, describing a combination of step increases and midyear adjustments to close the gap and retain staff.
The Presenter also flagged administrative scale issues — for example, deans lose some years of experience credit when promoted to assistant principal — and said an administrative scale adjustment will be part of the compensation discussion on Oct. 28 when proposed salary scales are presented.
