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Commission acknowledges resignation of Jayla Smith; discussion about combining extension and public health duties
Summary
The board accepted Jayla Smith’s resignation and directed staff to advertise a public health clerk position for two days per week; commissioners discussed combining extension coordinator duties to make a full‑time arrangement for current staff.
Commissioners moved to acknowledge the resignation letter from Jayla Smith and the motion carried. Staff and commissioners discussed restructuring workload by combining duties between the extension coordinator and public health clerk positions so one employee could maintain five days of work without adding a new full‑time hire.
Commissioners instructed staff to advertise the public health position at two days per week and suggested flexibility—such as splitting days between the extension office and public health—to accommodate the current extension coordinator’s interest in full‑time hours. The board also recorded that the commission would not take a previously referenced 4% quota increase this year.
Why it matters: the staffing and scheduling of extension and public health services affect program continuity for 4‑H and local public health functions. Commissioners discussed possible burnout and the need to be flexible in arranging duties to retain experienced staff.
What’s next: staff will post the public health clerk ad for two days a week and return with candidates or further proposals for combining positions.
