2014 TEACHER COMPENSATION REVIEW Stafford County Public Schools

“If we want to have a productive policy discussion about the appropriate level of public school teacher pay, we have to start with high-quality and systematic data – not emotionally compelling personal stories.” Jay P. Greene & Marcus A. Winters “How Much Are Public School Teachers Paid?” Civic Report, No. 50, Manhattan Institute, January 2007.

Why Does It Matter? RecruitmentRetention

Resignations from 7/1/13 through 6/30/14

Our Shrinking Applicant Pool 50% Decline Hiring 1 in 7 Critical Needs Teacher Applicant Pool Decreasing Declining Recruitment Budget

Summer Vacancies Compound the Problem 223 of the 49 Newly Hired Teachers in 2014 Who Broke Contracts Cited Money As The Reason

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How Do We Compare? Graph B

Teachers Below Market Median 1,992 # SCPS Teachers 1,271 Total Below Market Median (0-15 Years ) 505 Below Market Median (0-5 Years) 801 Bachelor’s Degree 1,174 Master’s Degree 17 Doctorate Degree

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Recommendations Market Median Strategy Annual Market Survey Targeted Salary Scale Enhancement Cost of Living Adjustment For All

Sources Telephone and Survey Report, 9 Comparison School Divisions, Stafford County Public Schools, Summer 2014 Stafford County Public Schools Financial Services Department Stafford County Public Schools Human Resources Department