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McCreary County board raises athletic trainer salary to $50,000 a year
Summary
The board voted to increase the district athletic trainer's salary from the current pay to a $50,000 annual salary to remain competitive and retain the district's trainer.
The McCreary County Board of Education voted to increase the district athletic trainer's salary to $50,000 per year, up from the current rate on the salary schedule.
Board discussion noted the district's existing hourly rate for the athletic trainer and compared regional compensation and availability. According to the meeting record, the position was listed on the district salary schedule at $23.01 per hour, which the board and staff equated to an annual total of $44,179. Board members said athletic trainers are hard to find in the region and that raising pay could help retain the districttrainer.
A board member moved to raise the athletic trainer salary to $50,000 a year and the motion was seconded. The chair cast an affirmative vote, and board member Braxton recorded an "aye" on the transcript; other members indicated assent. The transcript records the motion as passing; a full roll-call tally for every seat was not included in the record.
Board members emphasized competitiveness in pay as a reason for the increase and discussed that the raise would amount to roughly $5,800 annually over the current listed salary, or about $500 more per month. The board did not attach contingencies to the pay increase in the recorded discussion.
The board adjourned after completing the item and confirmed the next meeting date on the record.
