Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Local Budget Education topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
County approves UGA Extension contract adjustments and staff classification change
Summary
Commissioners approved amendments to the UGA Extension contract to cover TRS and FICA adjustments and to reclassify a program assistant position to an educator; the contract total discussed was $46,217.33 for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2027.
Madison County commissioners approved contract adjustments with the UGA Extension office on July 6 to account for retirement/TRS and FICA changes and to permit a staffing classification change tied to an upcoming retirement.
A UGA Extension representative explained that the measures are effectively an amendment to the county's current budget to cover a small increase in employer contributions and to reclassify the vacant program assistant position to an educator role (same pay band, different classification) so the office has staffing flexibility for summer camps and program coverage. The representative said the total amount in the contract materials is $46,217.33 and covers the county's portion through the contract period running to June 30, 2027.
Commissioners discussed the personnel change and asked staff to confirm starting salaries for the educator classification, but agreed the reclassification would not require additional county funds beyond the modest TRS/FICA adjustments. The board approved the packet items on the agenda (items 6, 7 and 8) in a single motion.
Next steps: the county will finalize and record the contract amendments for UGA Extension and proceed with recruitment under the educator classification as appropriate.
