Warren County Public Schools – Compensation and Benefits Study

Dr. Rick Campbell of Paypoint HR presented the Compensation and Benefits Study Final Report to Warren County Public Schools at the February 6th Board meeting. Photo and video by Mark Williams, Royal Examiner.

Dr. Rick Campbell of Paypoint HR presented the Compensation and Benefits Study Final Report to Warren County Public Schools at the February 6th Board meeting The study began with a project team kick-off meeting on Monday, August 27, 2018. An initial draft of the final report was generated for presentation to the project team and the subsequent document was created for presentation to the Board of Education. Paypoint HR provided a  comprehensive review and update of the classification and compensation plans for the District’s employees.

The intent of the study was to provide the Executive Team and Board with a process for ascertaining the equitable value of position classifications on a salary scale that is competitive with the external market. The study compared existing pay to compensation scales of organizations identified to be comparators to the District in the Request for Proposal.

The study included approximately 769 active employees within roughly 56 distinct positions. The study recommendations indicate what actions should be taken to avoid loss of qualified staff and overcome difficulties the District has had in recruiting new employees. In addition, it is expected that the study will recommend adjustments to the District’s salary placement procedures, policies, and salary structure, to allow appropriate ongoing compensation administration and management.

Comprehensive surveys like this establish a credible pay structure that is fair for the work completed and strategically positions Warren County Public Schools competitively in the labor market. The desired result is the improved ability to attract and retain quality staff that perform at optimal levels to meet the growing demands of the community.

The study was divided into two parts: a classification phase and a compensation phase. The classification phase included identification, review, and analysis of specific work being performed in various positions. That data was then used to simplify positions and match them to the external market in an “apples to apples” comparison.

• Download the final report here.
• Download the PowerPoint to better view slides.

The Royal Examiner’s camera was at the meeting:

The Warren County School Board will hold a special meeting on February 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.in the Diversified Minds Meeting Room, 465 West 15th Street, Front Royal. Staff and members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input on the Compensation and Benefits Study that was presented at last Wednesday’s meeting. The School Board will also discuss the Compensation and Benefits Study as well as the FY2020 budget.