Data-Driven Compensation Strategies for High-Demand Positions in Education
Breakout Session #6
Presentation Date: Tuesday, October 29
Presentation Time: 10:50 - 11:40 a.m.
Location: Tundra C
Handouts
DESCRIPTION:
School districts across the country are facing challenges in attracting and retaining qualified staff, especially in high-demand positions. CESA 5 in Portage, Wisconsin, has developed a data-driven approach to compensation that helps districts create salary bands for these positions that are competitive and equitable.
In this session, participants will learn how CESA 5 uses publicly available data to:
Identify high-demand positions
Analyze salary trends
Create salary bands that are competitive and equitable
Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss their own compensation challenges and learn
from the experiences of other districts.
PRESENTER: Mike Koltes, Director of Business Services, CESA 5
Mike Koltes earned his MSE in Educational Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a BS in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently the Business Director at CESA 5. Prior to that, he was the Grant Specialist at DeForest Area Schools and the Director of Business Services for Hustisford Schools. Aside from his regular duties, Mike is passionate about using technology as a tool to create efficiencies in the operations of school districts.
PRESENTER: Derek Sliter, Assistant Director of Business Services, CESA 5
Derek has worked at CESA #5 since February of 2020. Prior to coming to CESA #5, he was a School Finance Auditor, School Finance Consultant, and Accountant-Advanced with the Department of Public Instruction. Prior to going to DPI, Derek spent approximately four years auditing in the insurance industry. Derek received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Professional Accountancy from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He also is a Certified Public Accountant.