The Region 1 administration is considering offering early retirement incentives to staff members, Business Manager Samuel Herrick told the Board of Education Wednesday.Twenty three teachers would be eligible if they use the same formula that’s been used in the past in which years of service and age add up to a certain number. Of the 23, 11 are employed in the pupil services department. Depending on what is offered and what positions need to be filled, there may not be savings.
Herrick said the district has been fortunate in being able to bring in youthful, qualified people.
What is the purpose of early retirement, if there are no savings to the taxpayer? I do not understand the rationale behind this proposal.
I think Sam was just opening up a possibility that has to be looked into, I think he just did not have specific information on hand yet.
If there is no savings to the taxpayer, what is the rationale?
I think they have to wait to see who would apply, and how the figures worked out….