Board reviews first reading of supplemental compensation handbook, including adjustments for FFA roles

At the board's finance and operations portion, administration presented a first reading of revisions to the supplemental compensation handbook focused on athletics and co-curricular positions. The presenter said the proposed changes would restore an FFA lead-and-assistant model similar to the structure used two years ago, adjust percentages modestly, and add a "watch list" process to flag positions that have remained vacant for multiple years for possible removal from the schedule.

A central administrative recommendation was to base supplemental percentages on the prior year's base wage rather than the active year's wage to avoid compensation distortions when contract negotiations are delayed. The presenter noted the proposed change is intended to keep the district competitive while avoiding difficult retroactive adjustments.

Board members asked for clearer line-by-line comparisons and the actual percentage examples; the presenter agreed to provide cross-outs and strike-throughs showing the prior values and the proposed changes for the next meeting. The first reading did not alter compensation immediately; the item will return for later action after the board has reviewed the detailed figures and committee recommendations.

Board members indicated support for a deliberate approach including documentation showing percentages (e.g., proposed 12/13/14 splits referenced for certain roles) and a recommendation to bring proposed removals or changes back to the board for visibility; no vote occurred on substantive policy changes at the first reading.

The administration will provide detailed tables showing current and proposed percentages, a rationale for using the lagging base wage, and recommended candidates for the watch list before the second reading.