The Homewood District 153 school board approved an increase in its substitute teacher salary, and a $1,000 stipend for staff members who recruit new employees.
With fewer college students majoring in education, the pool of prospective teachers is limited. As the district vies for new personnel, it must remain competitive, Superintendent Scott McAlister said when making the proposals at the Feb. 14 board meeting.
The board agreed to increase the daily rate for a substitute…
