HR requests modest increase for FY2027, highlights TrueComp pay study and new training programs

Jan 16, 2026

HR Director Sarah King requested a 1% increase and outlined plans for TrueComp compensation software, supervisor training, expanded benefits administration and an emphasis on recruitment and retention; council raised questions about vacancy counts and time-to-hire.

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Sarah King, director of Human Resources, presented the HR office's FY2027 priorities, staffing and technology investments. King said HR is seeking a 1% overall increase and described a major procurement: TrueComp benchmarking and labor-costing software intended to support bargaining and provide real-time cost modeling during negotiations.

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