Compensation Technical Work Group

Beginning in July 2011, as outlined in RCW 28A.400.201, the Compensation Working Group* began the process of developing an enhanced, collaboratively designed salary allocation model.

The new salary allocation model should align educator development and certification with compensation. It must also:

• Attract and retain the highest quality educators
• Reduce the number of tiers within the existing salary allocation model
• Account for regions of the state where it may be difficult to recruit and retain teachers
• Determine the role and types of bonuses available
• Provide a solution to accomplish salary equalization over a set number of years
• Include cost estimates, including a recognition that staff on the existing salary schedule have an option to be grandfathered permanently to the existing salary schedule
• Conduct a comparative labor market analysis of school employee salaries and other compensation
• Provide a concurrent implementation schedule

On June 30, 2012, the working group submitted its report to the Legislature: Compensation Technical Working Group Report (Full Report, 178 pages) Or download by section: Executive Summary Main Report Appendix 1 – Statutory Charge – RCW 28A.400.201 Appendix 2 – Background and History Appendix 3 – Deliberation and Input Appendix 4 – Comparable Labor Market Analysis Appendix 5 – Salary Allocation Model Supplemental Information Appendix 6 – Additional Recommendations Appendix 7 – Roles and Types of Bonuses Appendix 8 – Recruitment and Retention

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