A Case Study in Two Balancing Acts: Budgets, Retention, and Equitable Teacher Pay
The convergence of the Great Resignation with longstanding teacher shortages, compounded by low salaries and burnout, has created a critical juncture for educational institutions. While one-time funds temporarily alleviated staffing challenges, they also fostered unsustainable expectations for ongoing compensation and benefits.
In this session, delve into strategies for developing a competitive and equitable salary structure that supports robust hiring and retention efforts. Learn from two school leaders who explored innovative approaches to navigate budget constraints while maintaining competitiveness and crafting sustainable compensation packages in a fluctuating economic environment.
Join the presenters for a dynamic discussion on recalibrating your school's approach to compensation, ensuring it aligns with both fiscal realities and the imperative to nurture a resilient workforce. Don't miss this opportunity to reshape your school's salary framework for sustainable success in challenging times!
Presented by
Christina Greenberg
Founder and CEO
Edgility
Co-founder and managing partner of Edgility Consulting, Christina has nearly 20 years of experience recruiting and placing teachers, principals, and professionals serving a range of executive leadership roles in education, youth development, and social justice organizations. Christina launched Redwood Circle Consulting in 2010, where she provided executive search and talent management strategy services to education nonprofits and school organizations. In 2016, Christina co-founded Edgility Consulting with an expanded vision of helping all mission-driven organizations. In addition to her direct client work, Christina oversees the Executive Search Team at Edgility, ensuring the same concierge-level service is delivered to clients across the team. Christina is driven by a passion for equity in education and its importance in advancing opportunities for all children and communities to thrive. Her expertise in talent management equips organizations with the skills to overcome discrimination and build workforces that reflect the communities they serve.
Cindy Wagner
Superintendent
The O'Farrell Charter Schools
Jason Sitomer
Managing Director
Charter Impact
Jason Serves as the Managing Director for Charter Impact. He manages a team of 11 directors who oversee all financial aspects for more than 100 charter schools throughout California. Before joining Charter Impact, Jason was a Senior Director of Finance for a large network of charter schools in California. During his 5 years there, he was responsible for the financial projections, cash management, banking relationships, and ad hoc analysis and reporting for 20 California charter schools. He is a strong advocate for school choice and opportunities outside of the traditional public schools currently available to students.
Kennedy Hilario
CEO
ACE Charter Schools
Mr. Hilario is currently the CEO of ACE Charter Schools, where he is responsible for managing the finances, operations, compliance and fundraising, as well as guiding the instructional recovery of the student community after the pandemic setback. Kennedy comes to ACE with a track record of leading growth, financial and academic achievement in several charter school networks in California and Massachusetts and has assisted in the turnaround of district schools. He is a native Spanish speaker and has extensive knowledge of the K-12 school space - including deep experience working with student populations from low-income communities.