2026 2027 Substitute Pay Increase (1)

School District of Clayton​ ​ Action Required Board of Education

Executive Summary 2026-2027 Substitute Pay Increase April 15, 2026

Summary The Board of Education is being asked to consider a proposed 8% increase to substitute pay rates, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

Description of Agenda Item This proposal seeks to increase the current daily and long-term rates for substitutes by 8%. The rates of substitute pay were last increased in 2023. Out of the 26 Ed Plus Districts and Charter Schools, Clayton’s current substitute pay is 13th for the daily rate. This adjustment is necessary to ensure the District remains competitive with market districts and we recruit and retain highly qualified substitutes, which includes our Clayton retiree teachers.

The District continues to prioritize high-quality instruction and values its substitutes—particularly its retired teachers—for the stability and expertise they bring to the classroom. Implementing a more robust approach to substitute compensation directly supports the instructional needs of our buildings and provides essential learning support for students at all levels. . Category Details Current Projected Annual Spend $618,074.80 Proposed Rate Increase 8% Total Budget Impact (Increase) $49,445.98 Revised Projected Annual Spend $667,520.78

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School District of Clayton​ ​ Action Required Board of Education

Category Current Rate Proposed Rate Teacher/ Teacher Assistant 130.00/daily 140.40 Long Term Teacher Assistant 135.00/daily 145.80 Long Term Teacher 175.00/daily 189.00 Retired Clayton Staff 175.00/daily 189.00 Retired Clayton Staff Long-term 225.00/daily 243.00 Long-term Administrator 50.00/hour 54.00 Nurse 30.00/hour 32.40

Motion That the Board of Education approve the 8% substitute pay increase and the associated budget impact as submitted.

Submitted by: Dr. Kelly Sollberger Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ​

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