The Wentzville School District Board of Education held a workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The agenda and available supporting documents can be viewed online under Public Access to BoardDocs.
Public Comment Electronic Sign-up Starts at Oct. 20 Board Meeting
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Increase in Bus Driver Pay
The Board approved 6553 Memorandum of Understanding (2022-2023), as presented, in a mutual effort to assist recruitment and retainment in the critical shortage area of transportation. A competitive pay adjustment of up to $1 per hour will be implemented for bus drivers districtwide.
Increase in Custodian/Security Pay
The Board approved 4894 Memorandum of Understanding (2022-2023), as presented, in a mutual effort to assist recruitment and retainment of employees in the critical shortage area of custodians/security. A competitive pay adjustment of $0.50 per hour will be made for custodians/security currently employed full-time districtwide.
Increase in Substitute Pay Rates
Staffing challenges have led to an increased need for substitute employees. To help address this need, the Board approved an increase in substitute pay in multiple areas, as presented.
Employment Incentives
The Board approved the implementation of a sign-on incentive of up to $1,000 for new bus drivers, bus aides, custodians, and instructional assistants and a sign-on incentive of up to $500 for new Chautauqua and child nutrition staff, as presented.
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) Update
District administration provided the Board with an update on the WSD CSIP (comprehensive school improvement plan) and the Board's four focus area goals for the year. See the full update here.
The next regular Board Meeting is set for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.
