Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Gatesville substitute teachers will make more money in the 2023-24 school year after the Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the request from Superintendent Barrett Pollard on May 15.
In a memorandum to the board, Pollard wrote, "With staggering inflation, it is important that we evaluate our substitute rates of pay. Our substitute teachers do a phenomenal job and help keep the district functioning."
Pollard said he worked with other administrators and human resources office employees to evaluate GISD's substitute pay rates and also compare them to other school districts.
"With the increases tonight, our substitute pay rates should be competitive with other local public school districts," Pollard said.
The daily rate for non-certified substitutes (those who have a high school diploma, general equivalency diploma or associate's degree) increased from $70 to $80.
The daily rate for certified and degreed substitutes (those who have any teaching certification, a bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate) increased from $80 to $100.
The 10-day same assignment rate for non-certified substitutes rose from $90 to $100, and the 10-day rate for certified and degreed substitutes rose from $95 to $110.
The 30-day same assignment rate rose from $105 to $120 for non-certified employees and from $110 to $125 for certified and degreed substitutes.
"We're trying to help out our substitutes and stay competitive with other districts," Pollard said.
Board President Charles Ament asked, "Is it still hard to find subs?"
Multiple principals answered, "Yes."
