(Elk Horn) In an effort to retain employees, the Exira-EHK School District is handing out pay increases.
With rising competition from other potential employers, Superintendent Trevor Miller says all classified staff will receive a $1.00 per hour raise. “Our para’s, our nutrition staff, our bus drivers on routes, our custodians will all receive a dollar raise for 2nd semester. We looked at where we are at for competitiveness with the shortage and the hard work they are doing we had a dollar raise for the classified staff to show our appreciation.”
Miller says in his time with the district they have never issued a raise like this in the middle of the year. “No, never. I know they can go out and get paid more at other spots and they are working their butts off and working with our kids so we are trying to show a little help.”
The board approved one hire during Monday’s meeting. Jordan Webster will take over the District Leadership Team position.
