(Elk Horn, Iowa) – Members of the Exira-EHK School Board, Monday, voted to approve a One-dollar per hour raise for all classified staff. That includes bus drivers on routes and in the second semester, custodians. According to Superintendent Trevor Miller, the move comes amid competition from other, potential employers, and a shortage of workers. The Board, he said wanted to show its appreciation for the hard work the classified staff does.

To his knowledge, Miller said it’s the first time the Board has issued a raise for classified staff in the middle of the year. In other business, the Exira-EHK Board approved one new hire during their meeting, Monday: Jordan Webster will take over the District Leadership Team position.