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Board delays vote on proposed $15,000 raise for athletic director after member objections
Summary
Superintendent proposed raising the non-certified high school athletic director's salary from about $55,561 to $70,561; board members debated comparables, job duties and timing and ultimately tabled the proposal to allow further review.
The Parke Heritage School Board delayed action on a proposal to increase the district's non‑certified high school athletic director salary from roughly $55,561 to $70,561 after a contentious discussion about comparability, duties and timing.
Superintendent Dr. Schimpf presented market comparables from neighboring districts and said the athletic director’s current pay placed the district near the bottom of a 166‑school sample. The raise proposed was intended to improve retention and align pay with comparable positions in similar districts.
Board members debated whether the role carried administrative responsibilities that would justify the higher salary, requested more detailed financial analysis and noted the timing felt abrupt given other pending items. Supporters said the athletic director has been in the role for about 10 years and the position is demanding and time‑consuming during the season; opponents said they wanted clearer data on job duties, days worked and budget impact.
One board member urged patience to review figures; another said the district should move to retain the employee. The motion to table the raise passed; the board asked administration to provide cost and comparability details and return for a decision.
