Leyton School Board Increases Paraprofessional Pay

The Leyton Board of Education met on Monday, Aug. 9 at Leyton High School.

Among the many issues discussed, the board reviewed salaries for special education paraprofessionals. The discussion came during review of Classified Staff wages. Previously, the board approved a 3 percent increase for staff. Superintendent Chris Geary asked about the pay rates for bus drivers — Activity Bus rate, Substitute Shuttle and Substitute rate. Board members told Geary they believed the increase was across the board, for all staff.

The discussion continued to paraprofessionals, specifically for special educatio...