During the Feb. 17 Judson ISD board of trustees meeting, discussion was made to increase employment compensation and set the compensation for summer school employees.

This amendment to the 2021-22 compensation plan changed pay for 19 positions, 11 of which are for summer school specifically.

Superintendent Jeanette Ball explained the district needs to raise certain positions to a new pay grade to have competitive pay and encourage employment in otherwise difficult-to-fill roles. Among these positions are a plumber position and several senior clerk positions.

“One of the things that our district is needing is a plumber journeyman,” Ball said. “So, we are looking at taking this to a different pay grade to be able to fill this position. Plumber positions are something that have been difficult to fill.”

According to Ball, the increase in summer positions will help incentivize employees to take the extra time and work, which will better help fulfill the needs of students that take those courses.