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Board tables proposed rollback to summer-school pay after members ask for savings data
Summary
The Covington Board of Education voted to hold over a proposal to reduce summer-school pay from the temporary rates funded by ESSER, asking staff for savings estimates, implementation timing, and further communication to employees before acting on the change.
Covington Board of Education members voted to hold over a proposed rollback of temporary summer-school pay rates until the board's May 14 meeting, after members pressed staff for clearer estimates of savings and more detail on timing and communication to affected employees.
Board leaders and staff said the higher summer pay rates were originally adopted as a temporary recruitment measure funded with one-time ESSER grant dollars. Director Burchie told the board the budget committee recommended returning to prior pay levels now that the ESSER funds have expired, and that the district did not run precise savings figures before the meeting.
Board members asked for specifics about how quickly staff and affected employees were informed and how the change would interact with grants that cover part of summer programming. Mr. Simpson raised concerns about the timing since summer programs overlap the regular school year, and other trustees urged staff to calculate the projected dollar savings and explain how any savings would be used.
Staff cited constraints in grant rules (ESSER and CLC) that limit how funds may be applied across certified and classified staff, and noted payroll complications because summer work can span two fiscal years. The board’s discussion emphasized the need to avoid potential audit findings by ensuring payroll follows the official salary schedule.
Rather than adopt the amendment, the board approved a motion to table the salary-schedule change to the May 14 meeting so staff can provide requested figures, clarify how savings would be allocated, and confirm the administrative steps needed for correct payroll implementation.
