School Athletic Director Salary Supplement Amendments
Impact
If enacted, this bill will enhance the financial recognition for athletic directors within Utah's public schools, particularly for those who achieve certification. The provisions for salary supplements are intended to incentivize professional development among athletic directors, potentially leading to improved athletic programming and supervision in schools. The bill highlights the importance of certified administrators in fostering a structured and effective athletic environment in educational institutions.
Summary
SB0067, also known as the School Athletic Director Salary Supplement Amendments, seeks to establish a salary supplement program for certified school athletic directors in Utah. The bill defines key terms related to athletic director roles and certifications, directing the Legislature to appropriate funds for annual salary supplements aimed at supporting school athletic programs. Specifically, certified athletic directors will receive a supplement of $2,500 annually, while certified master athletic directors will receive $5,000. The bill mandates that these supplements include not only salary but also employer-paid benefits such as retirement and Social Security contributions.
Contention
There are potential points of contention regarding SB0067. Specifically, concerns may arise over the sustainability of funding for these salary supplements, especially if future budget constraints limit appropriations. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the fairness of the salary supplement distribution and whether other educational roles should also receive similar financial recognition. The requirement for athletic directors to maintain certification could also be a topic of discussion, specifically regarding the balance of accountability versus resource allocation in public school systems.
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A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the membership of the boards of directors of area education agencies, the department of education, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and minimum teacher salaries, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and property tax replacement payments, establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for supplemental state aid calculations for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 713.) Effective date: 03/27/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.