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Board approves $42,000 leadership-development contract to address jail staffing and retention
Summary
The board authorized a one-year, $42,000 professional development contract with Hegley Incorporated to improve leadership and retention among jail staff; the jail administrator said the program can be absorbed in this year's budget and may reduce overtime and turnover costs long-term.
Jail Administrator Rod Williamson asked the board to approve a one-year professional-development partnership with Hegley Incorporated focused on leadership, communications and retention for the jail's staff across ranks. Williamson said the jail has 33 staff members, 22 with less than three years' experience, and that the program aims to reduce turnover and improve operations.
The contract cost is $42,000 for the year (presented as $3,500 per month); Williamson said he expects to absorb the one-year cost within the current jail budget by not filling some open positions, and would propose the amount for inclusion in next year's budget if ongoing services are needed. Consultant Steve Hegley described an intensive startup phase with weekly in-person engagements that taper as the local team adopts new practices.
Commissioners asked about schedule, expected intensity, and whether sign-on bonuses had expired; staff said previous sign-on incentives had expired and that the contract includes an option to reduce services if the local team reaches desired capacity sooner. The board moved, seconded and approved the contract during the meeting.
