Saturday, May 17, 2008 • School is not in session today
Next school day (5/19/2008) will be instructional day 170 • 8 days left in school year • Calendar
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Saturday, May 17, 2008 • School is not in session today |
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT: Bonnie
Kelley & Sharon Benbow, Secretarial/Clerical; Doug Botkin, Maintenance; and
Murlyn Toombs, Law Enforcement. ALTERNATES PRESENT:
Brian Buckler, Warehouse/Operations; Leigh Ann Hogue, Instructional Assistant;
and Lewis Edwards, Transportation. ADMINISTRATORS
PRESENT: Doug Marshall, Planning and Budget Services and Wayne Young,
Physical Support Services. ADMINISTRATORS/SUPERVISORS
PRESENT: Liz Simpson and Diana Marshall Shoop, Human Resources and Lisa
True, Payroll Supervisor. OLD BUSINESS: Bonnie Kelley
asked if there was anything new to report on the ongoing two-year issue (with
regard to the Single Salary Schedule) of new employees entering at a higher
level pay rate than current employees. Doug Marshall stated that this was still
being discussed and information being compiled as to how many employees are
affected. Bonnie also
brought up a concern received from Diana Shoop regarding concerns which are
brought before the Classified Council not being resolved; rather, after several
meetings they “just fall off the minutes.” The particular items in question
at this time are: (1) The probationary period for classified retirement, (2) transferring sick leave from county to county for classified employees, and (3)
part-time classified employees earning sick, personal, and emergency time
the same as certified (with no two-year wait). These items have been brought before the Council and Wayne
Young has taken the concerns to DLT. Wayne explained that the answer is not
readily available due to the budgetary impact it may have. He said that he
agreed these issues had gotten lost in the shuffle. Diana said that Council
spends too much time on items that should not be brought before it, such as
cleaning of cafeteria tables. Classified Council members who were present at this meeting
agreed that items should be kept on an Open
List until a response is given. It is understood that such a response
may not necessarily be favorable, but any response is better than none. The By-Laws/Guidelines for the Classified Council will be
discussed at the May 17th meeting. Anyone having any concerns for changes may
notify their prospective representative. Bonnie stated that
there is still a concern from the warehouse and operations employees as to how
they can best be represented on the Council. She asked that this be studied when
requesting any changes in the guidelines as to the number of representatives and
the category they represent. Lisa True said
they are exploring the possibility of getting timesheets out earlier. She will
report back to the Council as soon as possible. Bonnie asked about
the 26 pay option: the legalities and chances of it being changed back to the
way it was originally voted on. Ron Brown was unable to attend this meeting, but
he has suggestions as to how he can help make it workable for employees — and
not have it be a legal problem. Depending on prior commitments, Ron will try to
attend the May meeting and present his suggestions. Someone asked whether a reporting time for when schools are
closed due to inclement weather had been determined. Bonnie stated that this was
in previous minutes. Channel 13 is to report schools closings by 4:30 a.m.
(NOTE: This information will also be posted to the district Web site between
4:30 and 5:00 a.m. when school is cancelled.) NEW BUSINESS Lewis Edwards asked that the following statement become part of the Classified Council Minutes. “On behalf of the bus drivers and drivers assistants, we
wish to thank Dr. Robin Fankhauser, John Kiser and Wanda Wagoner on their
success in having these positions remain the same for next year. We do
appreciate the time and effort given to complete the process. Thank you all!” Murlyn Toombs
inquired about travel issues, such as ‘what expenses are reimbursable.’ She
asked when an employee is sent to training, are they to be supplemented for
travel and extra time due to travel and meals. She asked if there is a Board
policy or is it a department decision. Wayne Young
responded the answers are in the Professional Leave Handbook. Doug Marshall also
responded that — even though the travel might not be professional development
funding — Connie Evans could advise on procedure and answer concerns. Doug Marshall gave
the Council an update on the Superintendent’s Search. It is the Search
Committee’s goal to have a recommendation to the Board by May 4th
and the Board to make their selection by May 31st. The next Classified
Council meeting is Wednesday, May 17th at 5 p.m. Last update: 2/20/2004 4:00:47 PM |
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