https://southborough.info/issues/classification-and-compensation-study/ 2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00 https://southborough.info/topics/TKelgkz3FaU/1 2026-09-08T12:00:00Z

Staff reported on the progress of the compensation and salary study being performed by MGT. To date, 14 of 18 surveyed communities have responded, including recent additions Westborough and Grafton. The consultant expects to close data collection within roughly a week, and any resulting recommendations will be brought forward at the Annual Town Meeting in March. Outcome: Update received

https://southborough.info/topics/Qsq95EloGuk/2 2026-08-07T12:00:00Z

The board chair discussed two pending inquiries regarding position reclassifications. The chair recommended delaying action on any individual job reclassification until the MGT compensation study is completed and reviewed. Outcome: Individual reclassification requests remain on hold pending completion of the compensation study.

https://southborough.info/topics/Qsq95EloGuk/1 2026-08-07T12:00:00Z

Staff provided a status update on the townwide classification and compensation study conducted by MGT. All employee questionnaires have been collected, salary surveys have been distributed to comparable municipalities, and employee interviews will take place later this month. Outcome: Informational update received; study remains on schedule.

https://southborough.info/topics/x1cmtN9mFTM/0 2026-07-08T12:00:00Z

Katy Yee from consulting firm MGT presented an overview of the comprehensive classification and compensation study. The board examined the 10-factor Job Analysis Questionnaire that employees must complete and discussed the employee interview schedule planned for late August. Members debated the proposed list of comparable communities, questioning the inclusion of more affluent or distant towns, before approving the list with Dover removed. Outcome: List of comparable communities approved excluding Dover.

https://southborough.info/topics/NfkgvDJIPog/2 2026-06-18T12:00:00Z

Staff announced that the contract with consultant MGT for the town-wide salary and classification study was finalized and ready for signature. The board discussed arrangements for an all-employee kickoff session, expressing a preference for the consultant to attend in person. Outcome: Contract executed; staff to schedule kickoff meeting

https://southborough.info/topics/rSXalU_9VoA/2 2026-05-29T12:00:00Z

Rachel Skaggs of MGT Consulting presented a proposal for a comprehensive classification and compensation study of 48 non-union municipal positions. The project includes employee job analysis questionnaires, benchmark salary surveys across 15 to 20 comparable communities, and implementation guidance over a five-to-six-month period. The board voted to recommend that the Select Board award the contract under Option B, in which the consultant handles 100 percent of data collection for $23,625. Outcome: Voted 4-0 to recommend the Select Board approve MGT Consulting Option B for $23,625.