Portland Public Schools, ME: Compensation Study and Organizational Design and Structure

Evergreen Solutions was retained by Portland Public Schools (PPS) to conduct a comprehensive compensation study, including a salary and benefits survey, and a comprehensive classification, organizational design and structure study. The first phase of the study included orientation sessions and workshops with PPS staff, a review of existing job descriptions, interviews with managers and supervisors, and preparation of draft job descriptions. Phase two included recommendation of a job classification structure, as well as implementation and training. The study also included the review and preparation of updated organizational charts, a comprehensive compensation study, and an employee evaluation system.