Evergreen was hired by Staunton City Schools to conduct a Classification, Compensation, and Benefits Study for its 604 full and part-time employees. Evergreen will determine whether SCS’ salaries and benefits plans are competitive with their peers as well as determine whether the current classification structure represents the appropriate hierarchy of jobs with SCS.
Madison Metropolitan School District, WI: Comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study
Evergreen was hired by the Madison Metropolitan School District to conduct a Comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study. This study includes 2,200 part-time staff, 2,664 teachers, 141 administrators, and 1,382 support personnel in 457 unique job titles. Evergreen’s consultants will perform the following tasks: review existing compensation structures and salary schedules; identify horizontal and vertical compression within and across employee groups; recommend compression corrections, if needed; conduct a market competitiveness analysis using relevant market data; review and validate job classifications, including title alignment, scope, job evaluation, and salary grade assignments; identify opportunities to redesign job groupings and salary schedules; and develop a districtwide compensation philosophy to guide future pay practices.
Muscogee County School District, GA: Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by the Muscogee County School District to conduct a Compensation Study for its workforce. Evergreen will review the District’s pay plans and determine whether there is any pay compression and if so, discuss possible solutions. Evergreen will conduct a market salary survey to determine whether the District’s pay is competitive against its peers. In the end, Evergreen will provide recommendation that will assist the District in better recruiting and retaining teachers and staff. Note: Evergreen will conduct a Classification Study in Phase II to determine internal equity.
Salem City Schools, VA: Pay Plan Study
Evergreen was rehired by Salem City Schools to conduct a Pay Plan Study. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: conduct salary surveys comparing all existing pay scales (Teachers, Administrators, Support Personnel) to mutually identified comparable school divisions, local private companies (for support staff), and relevant databases to ensure market competitiveness; analyze all supplemental contracts/stipends (e.g., coaching, department heads); provide alternatives for compensating special education staff at a higher rate and propose enhancements for Support Personnel, including models for high-performing employees (“tier I, II, III”) and differentiated pay for Instructional Assistants based on credentials/degrees; recommend a competitive benefits package for all groups, covering Health/Dental insurance, Vacation/Sick leave (with payout options), Tuition reimbursement, and pay for employees who waive insurance; and provide scales that will be sustainable for ten years.
Covington Independent Public Schools, KY: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Covington Independent Public Schools to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Evergreen will review current salaried and hourly job classifications through desk audits as required; conduct a market salary survey; review and update job descriptions; review existing salary schedule placement procedures for new hires and promoted employees; align the Covington Independent Public Schools Salary Schedule with the majority of other Kentucky districts on an index based system for certified administrators; identify pay compression issues and provide alternative solutions; recommend appropriate salary ranges for each existing or proposed classification based on the compensation survey results; recommend a salary range for each position based on median and mean salary of comparable external entities; and provide tools that will allow District staff to conduct individual salary audits and adjustments consistent with the study methods used until the next formal study can be completed.
Rockdale County Public Schools, GA: Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Rockdale County Public Schools to conduct a Compensation Study. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: conduct a comprehensive market salary analysis; collaborate with RCPS leaders to develop a new Compensation Philosophy supporting recruitment, retention, and fiscal responsibility; analyze and update salary schedules to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and minimal compression; establish classification and compensation guidelines, including protections for system integrity during budget constraints; develop and implement performance or criteria-based salary bands for Principals (school level) and Directors (district level); review current compensation and classification processes; recommend best-practice improvements; create a communication plan to share study results; and provide training to maintain the new system.
Charles County Public Schools, MD: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Evergreen conducted a job analysis to determine the hierarchy of jobs within CCPS and conducted a salary survey to determine whether CCPS was competitive in the market.
Petersburg City Schools, VA: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Petersburg City Public Schools to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: review the existing compensation and classification system, hold supervisor interviews and employee focus groups, develop recommendations of FLSA (exemption) status based on results of the job evaluation (JAT) review and federal requirements, conduct an external labor market salary assessment, conduct a solution analysis, develop recommendations for compensation administration, and provide revised class descriptions.
Collier County Public Schools, FL: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Collier County Public Schools to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Note: Evergreen was previously hired by Collier County Public Schools to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study in 2024.
TMSA Public Charter Schools, NC: Performance Audit
Evergreen was hired by TMSA Public Charter Schools to conduct a Performance Audit. Evergreen performed the following tasks: assessed TMSA’s alignment with best practices in governance, instruction, finance, HR, safety, and operations; identified strengths, weaknesses, risks, and compliance gaps; benchmarked against peer and high-performing charter school networks; and delivered actionable recommendations to guide strategic planning and continuous improvement for TMSA.