This school district is located in Winnebago County. A majority, the residents of this county are strong Trump supporters, and spent 2010-2018 Standing With Walker to denigrate public school teachers at every opportunity.
Not surprisingly, public education in this county suffers from a lack of support from county residents who are strong MAGA supporters. Woe to anyone living in this county, especially a public school teacher, that doesn't openly support Trump or who dares to openly support Biden or any Democratic candidate.
Considering the relatively high cost of living in this largely urban county, average teacher pay and benefits are pretty low. Average teacher pay in this county ranges from $55,596 to $59,452.
The Omro school district average teacher salary was mid-range at $57,019. The increase in average teacher salary since 2011 was 18.9%, which was a little below the rate of inflation.
The Omro Superintendent did really well with a salary increase of 39.5%, which was over DOUBLE the increase in average teacher salaries.
We feel that the high cost of living in the Valley should be a little less out in more rural Omro, where a mid-range $57,019 average salary should go a little further for living expenses.
Hard decision, but we are going to rate the career employment potential for this district as Might be a Good Place to Teach.
