IT director seeks salary exception to hire cybersecurity analyst; board concurs
Apr 28, 2026
Information Technology Director Colin Gerst asked permission to offer above midpoint for a cybersecurity analyst candidate based on credentials; the Board concurred and Gerst said he would speak with the applicant.
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Information Technology Director Colin Gerst requested a salary exception to offer above the midpoint for a cybersecurity analyst candidate, citing the applicant's credentials and noting the approved 3% FY27 cost-of-living increase's effects on salary ranges. Board members discussed the request and concurred that the midpoint supported the exception; Gerst said he would discuss terms with the applicant.
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