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Board told extra local revenue could fund staff restorations and raises; HR director added to administration
Summary
Trustees and administrators discussed restoring positions cut in prior years, using freed-up M&O dollars from the bond, and building a compensation package; the superintendent noted a director of HR was recently added to help manage personnel and recruitment.
Trustees emphasized two priorities as the district's personnel picture improves: restore key positions eliminated during recent deficits and design a compensation package to remain competitive with neighboring districts. Speaker 2 summarized the three budget choices trustees must balance: how much to put in fund balance, how many positions to restore, and how much to allocate for raises. One board member noted the board recently approved a director of HR to help manage hiring and workforce issues.
Region 6 presenters and administration highlighted that personnel accounts for roughly 80'83% of the budget and that the district must weigh the trade-offs between staffing additions and reserve rebuilding. Trustees asked staff to return with comparables and recommended compensation frameworks in subsequent workshops.
