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Board weighs middle‑school cheer supplemental units; HR lists multiple hires and new employee portal
Summary
HR presented multiple resignations, hires, supplemental contracts and a new employee self‑service portal; board members raised concerns that the middle‑school cheer coach receives fewer supplemental units than the high‑school coach and asked administration to negotiate with the union about adding units/a position (estimated 20 units ≈ $1,920 seasonal).
Human resources director Stephanie Woolley presented standard pre‑school staffing items and supplemental contracts Thursday, and board members used the HR discussion to press for changes to cheer coach supplemental pay at the middle school.
Woolley summarized resignations (including a no‑show), the hiring of professional and classified staff, salary corrections for three employees, a request for a year‑long child‑rearing leave, and a proposed two‑year substitute‑teacher services agreement. She also announced the district's employee self‑service portal (Criterion) will go live on Sept. 2, and previewed student‑teacher placements from partner universities starting Sept. 8.
During questions about supplementals, a board member noted the high‑school cheer head coach earns 32 units per season while the middle‑school coach is listed for 20 units. The member asked whether the district could negotiate with SDEA to create an additional middle‑school supplemental or increase units; HR and administration said changes would require negotiation or an MOU. Woolley noted unit cost: "It's $96 per unit," which a member used to estimate a season at roughly $1,920.
Several members argued the board could direct administrators to engage the union, while others warned that opening the contract risks broader negotiations and budget impacts. The solicitor advised tabling discussion pending legal review and board consensus about reopening contract language. One coach's concern about feeder programs and continuity between community clubs and school teams was recorded; another member urged sensitivity to the workload and volunteer‑clearance requirements for non‑athletic supervisors supporting sports.
Next steps: HR will continue to manage hiring and onboarding; the board asked administration to explore the possibility of negotiating additional middle‑school support or an MOU with SDEA if the board instructs them to pursue it.
