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Administration recommends 4% cost‑of‑living for nonunion staff; SEIU covered by “me‑too” clause
Summary
Administration presented an informational item recommending an administrative 4% cost‑of‑living increase for nonunion staff for FY26 and noted the SEIU bargaining unit has a contractual “me‑too” clause aligning its increase with the nonunion recommendation; board will vote at a later meeting.
Administrators presented an informational recommendation that the Board adopt a 4% cost‑of‑living pay rate for nonunion staff for fiscal year 2025–26. The administration said the SEIU collective bargaining agreement contains a “me‑too” clause that will align SEIU pay with the nonunion recommendation; administrators reported they had consulted with the SEIU president prior to the meeting.
Dr. Moten and finance staff said two dollar totals were included on the agenda for nonunion and SEIU items to aid comparison. Dr. Moten stressed the board would not vote that night and that the item was informational, but payroll staff requested confirmation on the effective pay date if the board later approves the recommendation so that payroll adjustments are not retroactive.
Several board members asked for clarifications about how increases apply to vacancies and new hires. Administration said employees hired after the recommendation’s effective date will receive increases according to their hire/anniversary date; the 4% applies to the base salaries of employees currently on payroll. Ms. Lindsey asked that any approval include an effective date so payroll can prepare; administration requested an effective date of July 15 for implementation if the board approves at the scheduled vote.
No final vote occurred on June 10; administrators asked for a board nod to proceed with payroll preparations contingent on later board approval.
