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Linton-Stockton Superintendent Ron Bush provided the details for his school during the December monthly meeting of the school board.
"Public schools have been notified by the government of funding cuts," he said. "It's never good timing on losing money."
But, the loss could be $400,000 to $500,000.
"The lost revenue will not be made up. All public schools are going to receive cuts," Bush said. "I have not been told the cut amount."
But, the state has recently said that education was not off the chopping block.
"Public education is a very large portion of the general budget," Bush added. "The board, community and taxpayers will be looking at operating with less money."
Because of the imminent cuts, Bush reluctantly recommended a change in the contract of the school's athletic director.
Charlie Karazsia currently serves as the athletic director.
"His (Karazsia's) two-year contract rolls over automatically if he's not notified by Jan. 1," Bush explained. "I think he's (Karazsia) doing an excellent job."
This notification has nothing to do with his current contract -- which is good through the end of the 2010-11 school year (June 30, 2011). It can still be reviewed on a year-to-year basis.
"I reluctantly ask the board to make this change. It's not based on his performance. Mr. (Charlie) Karazsia does an excellent job for us," Bush said.
Board President Frank "Frog" Gennicks agreed.
"I think everyone thinks Charlie does a good job. It's not his performance. He does an excellent job. ... We're trying to leave a doorway open for flexibility. But, people will talk. There's going to be rumors."
Board Member John Preble also noted that the change is not performance related.
"Charlie's doing a great job," Preble added.
Board Member Bob Good also agreed.
The recommendation was approved in a 5-0 vote.
In other business, non-certified school employees will not receive a raise in the new year.
"Usually during this (December) meeting we give out raises to those people (non-certified employees)," Bush explained. "I'm reluctantly asking for no raises at this time ... but they're very deserving of a raise."
The board approved the recommendation in a 5-0 vote.
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So, did they not renew Charlie's contract or what? The article really danced around the subject...
I wonder if those non-certified employees will feel better knowing that though they were really deserving of that raise, they won't be receiving it.
Did the teacher's receive a raise? Just because the non-certified employees don't have a union to negotiate for them doesn't mean they don't deserve the same respect as the teachers.
Let me see if I understand this completely: we have an AD that does a "great job" so we do not renew his contract. And, all of our non-certified employees "deserve" a raise, but they will not get one.
Well, I can't wait to see what is in store for
those middle of the road or average performers.
And, the poor souls that do not deserve a raise.
I agree...I am not clear on the AD decision either. People need to realize that the state has made cuts in the education budget, and truthfully I am sure many of the employees are going to be thankful to have a job and not get RIF'd. I know I would rather have a job and keep the same pay, versus not having a job at all. Believe me, as a healthcare worker, job security is VERY important!
Agree with all; the article isn't real clear.
On the AD contract - my interpretation is they just did away with the automatic rollover that would have taken affect 01 Jan.
He is working on a year-to-year deal instead of multiple years. Could be a lot worse, like no contract....
The article plainly states, "This notification has nothing to do with his current contract -- which is good through the end of the 2010-11 school year (June 30, 2011). It can still be reviewed on a year-to-year basis." His contract is good. In June of 2011 it will probably be discussed and up for renewal due to the expiration of his contract. Then in December of 2011, it will start with yearly renewals unless the contract language changes again. The AD position is under contract until June of 2011. The changes were in the language of his contract.