Discussion and possible action to extend pay periods for One (1) Licensed Vocational Nurse, Two (2) Education Assistants, Three (3) Specialized Services Assistants, One (1) Bus Driver Supervisor, Four (4) Bus Drivers, One (1) Handy Man, One (1) Food Transporter, One (1) Classroom Aide, and Twelve (12) Area Service Managers for the 2016 - 2017 Fiscal Year.
Issue: Due to payroll savings from leave without pay, vacant positions, FMLA, and the like, funds are available in the Personnel and Fringe Benefits line items that will be returned to the Federal government if not used for payroll purposes.
Solution: Authorize the extension of pay periods for the above mentioned staff for the remainder of the current fiscal year to benefit program operations in the summer months.
Result: The Head Start program will have additional staff support in the summer months to assist with Pre-Service planning, staff trainings, curriculum packets, child folders, classroom cleaning and set up, and playground maintenance.