DATE:
June 4, 2026
TO:
School Principals
Directors
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
April Gaydosh, Administrator, Human Resources
Brent Burge, Associate Director, Human Resources
SUBJECT:
Shift Differential Update
As part of JESPA negotiations for the 2026-2027 contract year, the shift differential was increased effective July 1, 2026 as follows:
Swing Shift – The employee’s shift must begin between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. The employee must work a full eight hours. The additional rate of pay is $0.65 per hour.
Graveyard Shift – The employee’s shift must begin between 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The employee must work a full eight hours. The additional rate of pay is $1.30 per hour.
Only ESP, benefit-eligible employees are eligible for shift differential. Please follow the current process to submit for shift differential pay.
