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Wage Increase

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Managerial School Employees See Wage Boost

Managers in the Shorewood School District will see a 2 percent wage increase, with a total compensation package increase of .82 percent.

Shorewood schools management and supervisorial employees will soon see a 2 percent salary boost in their paychecks. The increase, approved Tuesday night by the School Board, is retroactive to July 1 and covers the 2012-13 school year. Two Recreation Department supervisors and the fitness center manager will also receive a $1,000 stipend. Board Vice President Colin Plese said it’s important to note the employees will receive the stipends for just the one year. The 2 percent salary increase results in a total compensation package increase of .82 percent due to a decrease in health care premiums, officials say. Among district positions receiving the salary increase are Last year, managers saw an average 2 percent pay bump, with total …

Sunday, December 4, 2011

What's Up This Week in Shorewood? Officials Vote on Wage Hike for Police Management

A look ahead at the week's local events and news.

Here's a look at what's coming up this week in Shorewood. If we're missing something, you can add it to the calendar. Officials consider wage hike for police management — Village officials could vote on a wage hike of 1 percent and increased contribution to pension and health care premiums for Shorewood police sergeants, lieutenants and other management employees within the department, when they meet 7:30 Monday night at Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave. In addition, the Village Board could consider a salary raise for Shorewood Planning and Zoning Administrator Ericka Lang. According to the board agenda, officials would vote on a 6.28 percent wage increase for Lang. Preps sports — The 1-1 (0-1) high school boys basketball team will host a …

David Tatarowicz

12:05 pm on Monday, December 5, 2011

I have to agree with all the above. The private sector pays for the public sector -- and while I support unions, I don't support give-a-ways in this kind of economy. I would like to know any justification for a pay increase for Lang. There have been a few changes under her management, but very slow and not in keeping with the needs of the community   more ›

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