Personnel Advisory Committee

Dr. Glaze and I talked about filling the various vacancies we  currently had.  He has indicated he is comfortable with the principals filling those positions as quickly as possible.  He would like to be involved in any vacancies that may not need to be filled.

Steven and I have been talking about his position as Technology Director since it was first opened.  Brian Witherow was in the position, it was salaried rather than hourly.  When Brian left, Steven was the likely and very competent replacement.  However, because of family commitments and not comfortable overseeing a “staff” he wanted to remain as an hourly staff member with less responsibility than Brian had.  We decided to bring in Five-Star Technologies to fill the void.

After a year and a half, Steven has grown much more comfortable and confident in the role of technology director.  With that, it is being recommended that we return the position to that of a salaried position.  Brian was making $71,000/year when he left.  He had twelve years of experience and a BS in Education.

Steven has five years with TCSC and has an Associate Degree and some additional certifications.  In comparing state averages, it is recommended that Steven be given a salary of $60,000- $65,000.  (He is currently making $45,000 as an hourly employee.)

We also have a Technology Aide position vacant at the elementary level.  This is an AIDE position that has been advertised asn we have been unable to fill it.  We would like to open it once again for next year.  Currently, Danielle Voorhis takes on many of those responsibilities, taking her away from her teaching responsibilities.  It is important that we provide adequate support to technology at the elementary level.

Teachers will be receiving a 2% increase (line item).  It is recommended that we provide a line item 2% increase for support and administrative staff.

In addition, last year we provided a $2000 retention bonus to Mr. Leach and Mr. Sanders.  This was in recognition of their successful first year and a recognition of our desire to retain them at TCSC.  It is recommend that we provide the same bonus for Mrs. Dicken and Mrs. Kikta.

(After more detailed work on increases, the total increase would be $41,113 for support staff and $17,770 for administrative staff (additional $4000 for the retention bonus).

There was discussion about staffing for next year.  With the “unprecedented” experience we have gone through, it needs to be clear that we DID NOT set a precedent in our actions towards staff - paying employees while they remained home.  The start of the new school year will be very different in handling personnel.  This may include laying staff off - certified and non-certified - if we have reduced numbers of students, or have to shut down for an extended period of time. It may be that we start later than August 6 which will mean that staff, especially support staff, will not receive their pay when they normally would begin. Plans will need to be in place. 

We also need to think about how we handle those employees who cannot report to work, whether they be quarantined or they, or members of their families have underlying conditions that put them at a higher risk. 

We are still awaiting further guidance from the state on these issues.  Personnel issues will involve a number  of legal issues that will need to be considered.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 5:30 PM.