The Rome City School District Board of Education approved a human-resources resolution granting retroactive pay and reinstating a position title for an employee following payroll review.
Kelly (board member presiding over human resources) presented the resolution describing an audit of payroll records that found Emily Till, previously employed as a principal account clerk, was owed retroactive pay for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The resolution read aloud the amount: "Emily Till is entitled to retroactive pay for the fiscal year ending 06/30/2024 in the amount of $8,019.20 for an inaccurate position placement," and proposed a new salary rate of $48,686.38 effective 07/01/2024 with a $1,000 longevity increase effective 08/16/2024.
The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution by voice vote. The resolution also reinstated the position title of principal account clerk effective 07/01/2024.
Clarifying details
- Retroactive pay approved: $8,019.20.
- New salary rate stated in the resolution: $48,686.38 (retroactively effective 07/01/2024).
- Longevity increase: $1,000 on base effective 08/16/2024.
Outcome
The resolution passed by voice vote. The board recorded the action in the meeting minutes and directed the business office to process the pay and title reinstatement.