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School estimates $35,000 savings
There’s been some questioning about Carlisle’s decision to approve the retire/rehire of a longtime bus driver. One anonymous writer even questioned if the district “created” a job for her.
It seems decisions to retire and rehire school employees often draw fire from community members, even when a retired educator takes a job at a different district.
Rose England, who has worked for Carlisle more than 40 years, was approved for retirement and kept on part-time to continue doing scheduling of bus routes, bussing for field trips and athletic events and other related duties.
Carlisle Superintendent Mike Griffith said he estimates the district will save a minimum $35,000 over the next two years. “It’s a significant savings for us,” he said. “Why would we not take advantage of that?”
Losing England as a full-time employee, Griffith said, will mean the district no longer pays on her health care. It also cuts her salary - one of the highest in the department because of her years with the district - as she moves to part-time work.
And with the district cutting bus drivers because of changes to the routes, Griffith said England’s retirement will result in a position between eliminated through attrition instead of laying off a worker. If England didn’t stay on, Griffith said, another person would have to be hired to do the work.
So what do you think? What are your likes, dislikes and questions about retire/rehire policies?
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