The Boulder Valley School District is making some changes to how they pay their substitute teachers.
The action comes after Your Reporter Sarah Horbacewicz found they currently get paid less per hour than a local McDonald’s crew member. In Horbacewicz’s initial reporting, she spoke with substitute teacher Crystal Gallegos who lives in Lafayette. She says she’s subbed for BVSD for the last two years, and as a mom of four, she chooses to be a substitute teacher for the flexibility in her schedule. However, she says the current pay rate at BVSD is prompting her to look for jobs elsewhere.
“I am someone who has a master’s degree in education, which I am still paying for, and I have the opportunity to go work for McDonald’s in Boulder for more than I would make as a sub,” Gallegos said…