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The review covered high school and middle school supplements, how supplement percentages are calculated and how booster-club funds are processed through the district. Mr. Parsley presented a packet showing last year’s supplements and explained that most supplements are paid as a percentage of the employee’s placement on the salary schedule; for example, the high school athletic director package totals 16% (split as 8% and 8%).

Why it matters: committee members said some programs now demand year-round work and suggested the district consider paying assistants in programs that currently rely on booster funding or unpaid volunteers. They singled out dance, cross country and tennis as programs that may warrant higher supplements because of the responsibilities and year-round commitments involved.

Key details cited during the meeting:
- Dance, cross country and tennis head coaches were listed at 6.25% in the packet; some committee members suggested raising those to 8% to better reflect responsibilities.
- The district uses percentage-based supplements so values rise with pay-scale increases; some nearby districts use flat lump-sum payments instead.
- A separate 13% supplement for strength-and-conditioning was discussed; at the high school this program is tied to after-school offerings and to particular coaches' schedules.
- Non-faculty (volunteer) coaches are paid at the district’s non-faculty pay column (labeled “0” on the salary schedule) rather than receiving step-based experience credits; they do receive district payroll checks when booster funds are provided through the district.

Booster funds and accountability: committee members and Mr. Parsley emphasized that booster-club payments intended for assistant coaches must be routed through the school district bookkeeping process rather than paid directly by boosters. That ensures district payroll and background-check requirements are met; Mr. Parsley confirmed that anyone on the paid list has been background checked.

Process and next steps: Mr. Parsley told the committee he will develop recommendations on which supplements to adjust and whether to add assistant stipends for programs that now rely on boosters. Committee members discussed whether to increase head-coach percentages or create paid assistant stipends; no vote took place. Mr. Parsley and staff will return with formal proposals for board consideration.

Ending: Members said they want to balance support across programs — from high-profile sports such as football to growing programs like dance and cheer — and to avoid shifting an outsized funding burden onto booster clubs and families.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coffee County School Board Salary Compensation Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Coffee County Schools’ compensation committee reviewed current coaching supplements and extracurricular stipends on June 4 and asked Athletic Director Mr. Parsley to return with recommendations, including possible increases for dance, tennis and cross-country.","taxTitle","Coffee County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",78394,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6213605,"Committee delays vote on head mechanic supplement after questions about documented experience and payroll records",1264,76000,1340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676261-edd45c693a0744cce5940c44258664f8&start=76&end=1340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676261-edd45c693a0744cce5940c44258664f8/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6213605/Tennessee/Committee-delays-vote-on-head-mechanic-supplement-after-questions-about-documented-experience-and-payroll-records","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213605-ce41cac584694f7d2fca56a11b84d8cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989518&Signature=oc3r5QmQrToRfWJ49QCpWTpEJZ45GI9qDAxPdoyRDxAUG5zAhwQmeJvbXKsox3E7AeU88FCZZqD0Hvbbs8xEMdJZjGcg1FM4h-34JNaZFpWvv3ZsfWl3tcrIueMAdFwnbCCd0XAZdLJLeYCVXLl6Ct5mZYwgeii3SMqotVDQ8TFNGHM1PSOOktqOppQigj0IRKwsocDN5kLi6-pNbR13qFcIcSoETavtJzw0VxHxT8mCWaAy8vsNOIludGIrX-pJy8BYfZdOeWHNUkeyLMWw9i9VOyK2eCSfeKDLCUe762QiK2--QVWpo1sHrwxqvk~I3OuDfMOdVi2R430cOWt~rQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffee County Schools compensation committee on June 4 postponed a decision on a proposed $500-per-month supplement for the district's head mechanic after members questioned the documentation for years-of-service credits and a corrected payroll record.

Committee members said the supplement — which would amount to $6,000 a year — and a 4% across-the-board raise discussed for staff would increase the employee’s base pay from figures cited at $49,385 to $60,977. The committee voted to delay final action and asked that Mr. Hargrove, Mr. Morris and Mr. Harlow meet to resolve outstanding documentation and budget questions before the matter returns to the board.

The issue arose after supervisors and bookkeeping staff identified a payroll correction in the employee's file. April, listed in the meeting as a bookkeeper, told the committee that the payroll team “caught it, I think it was in October, and we’ve already paid him. So we took care of that.” She also said the payroll system used by the district is called Siesta and that the payroll vendor has been notified of recurring glitches.

Why it matters: approving the supplement would change the district's salary lines and require a budget amendment. Committee members repeatedly emphasized the budget and precedent implications — noting that paying a supplement tied to a specific person rather than the position could trigger similar requests across other departments.

Discussion and evidence: committee members described competing accounts of how many years of prior auto/diesel experience the mechanic could document. The employee is recorded as having 16 years of experience in the district payroll system; some letters that committee members said were provided to supervisors claim 21 or 23 years of total experience. Dr. Powell said the committee typically requires documentary proof — such as employer letterhead, payroll records or tax filings — before crediting years of service. “There needs to be more data to that, more true information,” a committee member said during the meeting when discussing experience verification.

Budget and timing: district staff noted the increase was not included in the budget as presented and that any salary change requires a budget amendment. April told the committee that salary changes “have to be through a budget amendment.” Committee members discussed options for July action or retroactive pay if a later effective date is chosen; they also noted the district could consider using fund balance or reallocating transportation line items if needed.

Action taken: a committee member made a motion to postpone the decision and direct Mr. Hargrove to speak with Mr. Morris and Mr. Harlow and return with a recommendation; Miss Matthews seconded the motion. The committee called for the ayes and the motion carried.

Next steps: committee members instructed the named participants to meet, verify documentation of prior employment, clarify whether the employee accepts the proposed terms and produce any budget impacts for the next board meeting. The item was scheduled to be returned to the board agenda at the June meeting or at a subsequent meeting if more time is needed.

Ending: Committee members repeatedly cautioned about setting a personnel-pay precedent, saying that the district historically bases compensation on position rather than on an individual’s negotiated pay. The committee left the matter open pending verification of experience documentation and a clear plan for where the supplement would be accommodated in the budget.","Coffee County Schools’ compensation committee on June 4 postponed action on a proposed $500-per-month supplement for the head mechanic after members raised questions about how many years of prior experience the employee could document and a bookkeeping correction to payroll records.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee reviews coaching and extracurricular supplements; athletic director to recommend changes

Committee delays vote on head mechanic supplement after questions about documented experience and payroll records