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File #: 202946    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Approved
File created: 3/6/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/9/2017 Final action: 3/23/2017
Enactment date: 3/9/2017 Enactment #: 202946
Title: Requesting the use of available funds of $11,091.20 in the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to establish a new position of Health Assistant.
Code sections: Appropriation/Budget -

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Requesting the use of available funds of $11,091.20 in the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to establish a new position of Health Assistant.

 

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To the Honorable Board:

 

I respectfully request the use of available funds in the amount of $11,091.20. From the HHS Salaries account for the purpose of establishing the new position of Health Assistant.  The new position of Health Assistant will be compensated at the rate of $36,050.00 per year.

 

Due to recent staff changes, HHS has the opportunity to streamline the position to better meet the needs of our students and meeting the state requirements.  HHS - School Nursing recently had 2 staff resign and 1 staff retire.  Prior to their departure staff were able to meet the state required deadlines and HHS has met all requirement and are up-to-date on testing mandates/reporting for this school year.

 

After completing an internal assessment due to changing state requirement, we request to shift from 3 PT staff positions to 1-FTE.  This will provide continuity and consistency of student testing, streamline reporting, and less interruption to student academic day while filling state reporting requirements and deadlines.  Please note that a part-time (19/hrs per week) position will continue.

 

Current budget impact 3/20-6/30/2017:

Current status

Position

Cost

Proposed

Data Entry Clerk (PT)

5,411.20

combined

Vision Tester (PT)

2,890.36 + benefits

combine

Vision Tester (PT)

2,890.36 + benefits

combine

Total

$11,191.92

 

Proposed status 3/20-6/30/17

Position

Cost

 

Health Assistant (FTE)

11,091.20 ($17.33/hr)

Non-union G classification

Total

$11,091.20

 

 

My staff will be available to address any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor