Proposal for Paraprofessional Compensation
A detailed proposal to increase paraprofessional pay by 14%, outlining the risks and opportunities associated with the decision. The presentation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and rewarding the mission-critical role of paraprofessionals in the educational sector
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Pursuing Paraprofessionals a compensation proposal Ron Sprinz, Director of Finance Paul Andersen, Executive Director of People and Culture The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Pursuing Paraprofessionals Purpose: Start With Why (Sinek) Paraprofessionals are mission-critical because they are force-multipliers Our fill rate for paraprofessional positions is 82% Paraprofessional vacancies are force-dividers because other colleagues must provide supervision, behavior support, and many, many support tasks Neighboring districts are increasing incentives for support personnel The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Pursuing Paraprofessionals Begin With The End In Mind (Covey) Our Proposal: Increase paraprofessional pay by an average of 14% or $2.34 per hour Details The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Pursuing Paraprofessionals Recognize the Risks (Sprinz) Risks to Budget: Enrollment (up to $3.9 Million) Insurance Premiums ($200,000) Details The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Pursuing Paraprofessionals Identify the Opportunity (Ridgway) Projected Opportunity: PPR Variance $900,000 At-Risk Rollover $2 Million Personnel Savings $2.1 Million MLO Equalization ~$700,000 in SY 23-24 Details The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Pursuing Paraprofessionals Count the Cost Apply to [235 287] Individuals Increase Paraprofessional Pay by 5-8 Ranges Increase hourly pay by AVG $2.34 Budget 22% for additional PERA and Medicare Total projected outlay, $1.1 Million The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Pursuing Paraprofessionals Recommended Action: I move to direct the Chief Executive Officer to implement an increase to compensation for paraprofessionals as described in the attached presentation. The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Model and Fill Rates Clip Art Back The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
Increase by $ and % Clip Art Back The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
2022/23 Budget Risks Initial Student Count Projections are showing lower than anticipated: Operated Portfolio (~420) Budget Risk -$3.9M Property Insurance Premiums will be higher than anticipated: Budget Risk -$200k Clip Art Back The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead
2022/23 Budget Opportunities Actual PPR rate is higher than our initial budget. CDE is currently showing a positive variance of $69.29 Budget Opportunity +$900k 21/22 School Year Add lAt Risk Funding from the State (Rollover) Currently slated to be used for a Supplemental Payout in Nov Budget Opportunity +$2M With unfilled positions, we realize savings on the personnel budget. Those savings convert from projected to realized with each monthly payroll disbursement Budget Opportunity may grow to $2.1 Million Clip Art Back The Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead