DeKalb Schools unveiled a preliminary FY2016 budget. The administration proposed a budget giving teachers a 3% – 4% COLA increase and the “Lowest Paid Employees” an increase of 10% – 37%. $10 million in anticipated revenue over anticipated expenses, has been set aside for a purpose “to be determined.” The administration indicated that they are considering allocating that set aside for a TSA contribution.
4 – 3 – 2 Plan : Teachers and Employees
| % Increase | |
|---|---|
| 4% | Cost-Of-Living-adjustment (COLA) for all veteran teachers with 6 or more years of experience |
| 3% | COLA increase to teachers with 0-5 years of experience |
| 2% | COLA increase for all other employees |
Lowest Paid Employees
FY2016 Lowest Paid Employees Budget Recommendation
| Position | # of Emp | Current Hourly | New Hourly | Current Annual Salary | New Annual Salary | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Monitors | 128 | $9.34 to $12.63 | $10.34 to $13.63 | $10.087 to $13,635 | $11,481 to $15,123 | 14% |
| Food Nutrition Assistants | 720 | $11.87 to $16.16 | $12.87 to $17.16 | $12,959 to $17,647 | $14,283 to $19,407 | 10% |
| Food Nutrition Substitute | 200 | $7.88 | $10.25 | n/a | n/a | 30% |
| Pre-K Paraprofessional | 105 | $9.01 | $12.37 | $13,406 | $18,406 | 37% |
| Pre-K Non-Certified Teacher | 20 | $16.38 | $19.01 | $24,892 | $28,892 | 16% |
| Pre-K Fully Certified Teacher | 57 | $22.57 | $25.86 | $34,306 | $39,306 | 15% |
| Paraprofessional Substitute | 200 | $7.88 | $10.25 | n/a | n/a | 30% |
| Step | Process | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | Public Budget Input Hearing and Committee of the Whole to allow Board Members to discuss budget priorities | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 (5:45p.m.) (7:00p.m.) |
| 2) | Committee of the Whole to allow the Superintendent to present the Proposed FY2016 Budget to the Board for discussion | Monday, May 4, 2015 (2:00p.m.) |
| 3) | 1st Public Budget Hearing to solicit feedback from the public regarding the 2015-2016 school district’s budget. | Monday, May 4, 2015 (5:45p.m.) |
| 4) | 2nd Public Budget Hearing to solicit feedback from the public regarding the 2015-2016 school district’s budget. | Monday, June 1, 2015 (5:45p.m.) |
| 5) | 1st Millage Rate Hearing | Monday, June 1, 2015 (6:15p.m.) |
| 6) | The Board of Education will adopt the FY 2016 Tentative Budget (At least 15 days prior to adopting Final Budget). | Monday, June 1, 2015 (7:00p.m.) |
| 7) | 2nd Millage Rate Hearing | Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (11:30a.m.) |
| 8) | 3rd Millage Rate Hearing | Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (6:15p.m.) |
| 9) | Final FY 2016 Budget Adoption and Adoption of Tax Levy | Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (7:00p.m.) |
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