Pembroke School Committee Approves Contracts, Cuts Library Paraprofessionals

New wage increases funded by eliminating three positions

PEMBROKE, MA - July 16 - The Pembroke School Committee approved new one-year contracts for custodial, paraprofessional and food service staff on Monday night, but the wage increases will come at the cost of eliminating three library paraprofessional positions across the district.

The contracts provide hourly raises of $1.25 for custodial staff (Unit C), …