EBRPSS Compensation Study Overview
EBRPSS is conducting a Compensation Study to maintain a competitive advantage, recruit and retain top-tier talent, improve employee morale and organization culture, and ensure a healthy budget without affecting current job security or salaries. Background on the study's purpose, organization, and phases is provided, including the review of job descriptions and next steps to recommend changes in the classification and compensation system.
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EBRPSS Compensation Study
What is the purpose of doing the Compensation Study? We can all agree that the most valuable resource and greatest asset are our employees. A compensation study is an important tool used in an organization to maintain a competitive advantage 1. Recruiting & Retaining Top-Tier Talent 2. Improving Employee Morale 3. Improving Organization Culture 4. Creating and Maintaining a Healthy Budget
Important To Note: No one is losing their job No salaries will be affected Employees will be reassigned to correct Board approved job descriptions based on their qualifications and experiences
Background of the organization conducting the Compensation Study SSA Consultants has worked extensively with school districts across Louisiana and is currently collecting compensation data from other districts in the Baton Rouge region. In addition, SSA Consultants utilizes a national database for compensation studies which allows market comparisons by city, parish/county, and or by region.
Phase 1: EBRPSS Job Descriptions Review EBRPSS Office of Human Resources produced current job descriptions SSA conducted a base review of positions involving job analysis, job evaluation, benchmarking, and market analysis
Phase 1: EBRPSS Job Descriptions Review Job descriptions and titles that have been edited to reflect responsibilities for efficiency. Amended Job Descriptions new roles and organizational Job Description that may be new to organization, but organizational needs and designs to achieve organizational efficiency and goals. reflects new New Job Descriptions Job Description and titles have been eliminated because they no longer aligns with the organization needs goals. Eliminated Job Descriptions
Next Steps Recommend changes to the current classification system Analyze the current classification system and compare it with regional, state, and national practices Recommend changes to the current classification system Recommend changes to the current compensation plan Make recommendations for changes to the current plan based on findings in the benchmarking analysis Develop an implementation plan Develop an implementation plan around adjusting compensation as needed for individuals and jobs to create an ongoing process for updating job descriptions, benchmarks, and salary structure Present the findings and recommendations with the implementation plan, including discussion of method, techniques, and data used to develop the compensation plan study, to appropriate EBRPSS leaders
Compensation Study: Preliminary Results Cody Saucier Christel Slaughter, Ph.D. June 2, 2022
Benchmark Study of 200 Positions Benchmark Study of 200 Positions School-based positions - teachers, principals, asst. principals, librarians, counselors, etc. compared pay to a cohort of 10 districts Non-school based positions compared pay to current market data from positions in the regional private and public sectors
School Based vs. Non-School Based Percentage of Total Employee Costs 22% 78% School Based Non-School Based
10 Districts in Comparative Cohort 10 Districts in Comparative Cohort Ascension Parish Livingston Parish West Baton Rouge Zachary Central Lafayette Calcasieu Alexandria East Feliciana NOLA Public Schools
On average, positions are approximately 8% below market comparable rates of pay. Preliminary Findings Base pay for teachers is lower than nearby school districts, especially at entry levels.
Regional Competitors Teacher Salaries 2021 - Minimum Zachary $48,522 Central $48,500 Livingston $46,523 $49,684 Ascension West Baton Rouge $49,533 East Baton Rouge $46,300 $44,000 $45,000 $46,000 $47,000 $48,000 $49,000 $50,000
Teacher Salaries 2021 - Maximum Prop 3 EBR $1,000/yr. after 20+ yrs. Zachary $61,022 Central $62,386 Livingston $58,240 Ascension $64,571 West Baton Rouge $59,385 East Baton Rouge $55,300 East Baton Rouge 20yrs. $79,550 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000
Teacher Salaries 2021 - Closest Regional Districts Minimum and Maximum Zachary Central Livingston Ascension West Baton Rouge East Baton Rouge Prop 3 $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000
Teacher Salaries 2021 Urban School Districts Minimum and Maximum St. Charles Parish Bossier Parish Jefferson Parish Caddo Parish (180 Days) East Baton Rouge $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000
Superintendent Positions Not Included in Increases Chiefs Executive Directors Attorney Board Members
Based on the Superintendent s and Board s compensation philosophy to be a market leader and attract and retain talented staff, we recommend that EBRPSS: Conduct a compensation study every three years to monitor competitors. Move the pay scale up by 8% for the 2023-2024 school year and up by 12% within three years.
Preliminary estimate An 8% increase in pay will cost an additional $27+ million/ year in year 1 (SY 2023-2024).