Clarification of Salary Hearings

Principals and Administrative Cabinet:

Unfortunately, as a result of a memo sent Monday there appears to be some misunderstanding among our employees concerning the upcoming salary hearings on May 27 and June 2. Please allow me to correct some misconceptions about the hearings.· The hearings are being held because CCSD is reducing the local salary supplement. This reduction is the result of previously announced furlough days and freezing of salary step increases. If a school district reduces the local salary supplement for teachers in any way, the district is required by law to hold two public hearings and to notify all employees.· Teachers are paid based on the state salary schedule. CCSD pays an additional salary (called local salary supplement) to teachers out of locally collected funds. The local salary supplement is the difference between the state salary schedule and the CCSD salary schedule.· The local salary supplement is being reduced in two ways. First, all employees (both certified and classified) are receiving five furlough days. Second, all eligible employees (both certified and classified) will not receive step increases in FY2011. Technically, these reductions constitute a reduction in teacher salaries (including the local salary supplement). Therefore, the district must hold hearings.· Despite rumors to the contrary, there are no other proposed cuts to salaries.· Bi-weekly employees (except Food Service Managers) will have the furlough days deducted from salaries in the pay period incurred. All other employees (including Food Service Managers) will have the reduction for furlough days spread equally over 12 months.Thank you for helping to clarify any misunderstandings that resulted from Monday’s memo announcing the hearings.

Mike Addison, CPA
Chief Financial Officer