State College Area School District is bringing its in-plant into the digital age.

By Ellen Kollie

“The print shop used to be operated by one manager and four-and-a-half full-time people,” she notes. “Currently, we’re three departments operated by one manager, four full-time people and two part-time retirees.”

Chambers believes that using experienced retirees is a win-win solution for the district because it leverages the knowledge, skills and experience of the retirees, while minimizing personnel benefit costs to the district. Retirees also benefit from the opportunity to contribute, as well as the extra income and a flexible work schedule.