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Union-affiliated group asks Paulding schools to permit voluntary payroll deduction for membership
Summary
Raynard Burrell of the Federation of Public Service Employees asked the board to add an option allowing district employees to voluntarily authorize payroll deductions for FPSC membership and described membership benefits including insurance, homeownership assistance and professional development.
During public participation on March 4, Raynard Burrell, executive director of the Federation of Public Service Employees (FPSC), asked the Paulding County Board of Education to add FPSC to the district’s list of voluntary payroll-deduction options for employees.
Burrell said the organization offers members a package of benefits for a set payroll deduction amount, including a guaranteed-issue life insurance policy, long-term disability coverage, complementary will drafting, counseling sessions, scholarships and a home-purchase assistance program that provides credits toward appraisal and closing costs. Burrell said the membership cost he cited would be $20 per pay period with optional dependent/spouse coverage for an additional stated amount.
Burrell referenced board policy language about payroll deductions, saying the district policy requires board approval for voluntary payroll deductions. He asked the board and superintendent to coordinate with payroll and the business office to implement an option allowing employees to voluntarily authorize membership deductions. Burrell offered to meet with district staff to support implementation if the board approves the change.
Board members did not take action during the March 4 meeting; the request was entered into the public record for board consideration and staff follow-up under existing policy procedures.
