Sub-Teacher Pay raised in Stoughton; Absenteeism is 10%; Questions raised

Because Stoughton substitute pay was among the lowest in the area, they had trouble getting the 30 or so teachers they need to substitute on a daily basis. The total teacher staff is 297.

There were some eyebrows raised about the apparent 10% absenteeism rate, but there was the explanation that there are a variety of reasons that a substitute can be utilized including professional development, meetings etc.

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