School crossing guards’ pay again reduced | The Augusta Chronicle

After winning their summer unemployment benefits back in a recent statewide decision, Richmond County School Crossing guards are now having their workdays and pay cut by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Chief Deputy Patrick Clayton said not only was the guards’ hourly wage of $19.18 per hour above that of comparable counties, their payment for school system holidays, furlough days and four sick days was an unheard-of practice for part-time workers.

“We pay you a good wage; we’re going to leave your salary the same,” Clayton said he would explain to the guards. “But we’re going to pay you when you work.”

Clayton, who like Sheriff Richard Roundtree came from Richmond County Board of Education police department, said the move will save the city about $70,000 per year.

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