Secretaries, paraprofessionals approved for pay raises at Chadron Public Schools

CHADRON, Neb. -- Classroom paraprofessionals and secretaries will be receiving a raise in the Chadron Public Schools District.

The Chadron School District approved a 50-cent per hour raise for the positions at their latest meeting.

Starting wages now range from $12.02 per hour to $13.76 per hour.

The elevated pay rate also includes one paid snow day per year.

School board president Tom Menke told KCSR/KBPY that he hopes the pay raise will draw in employees during a difficult time for hiring.