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Board discusses extra‑duties pay policy; administration to bring policy revisions to policy committee
Summary
Administrators told the board many employees are performing additional duties because of vacancies; board asked for clearer administrative regulations and policy review to ensure consistent and transparent extra‑duty compensation.
Board members and administrators discussed district policy that authorizes extra‑duty compensation (a 5–15% range in policy) and the need to review how the district determines appropriate percentages when employees take on additional duties because of vacancies.
Superintendent Dr. John Garrison said many employees have taken on extra responsibilities due to vacancies and prior budget cuts. Administration noted the policy is dated (last revised in 2020) and that practice currently uses supervisory input to allocate between 5% and 15% depending on workload and duration. HR staff described the process: supervisors document changes to duties, executive directors review recommendations, and HR submits proposals to the superintendent for approval.
Board members asked that the policy committee review Policy 4XX (Extra Duties Compensation) and requested administrative regulations that document decision criteria so employees and the public can understand how percentages are assigned. Megan Miller and others suggested documenting criteria and a dispute mechanism for employees who believe they were not fairly considered.
Why it matters: Many staff are covering additional duties as the district manages vacancies and reductions; transparent, documented processes affect staff morale and legal fairness.
Ending: Administration agreed to bring the policy to the policy committee for review and to prepare admin regs describing decision criteria and appeal pathways.
