(January 21, 2016)—The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will hold a work session on Saturday, January 23, 2016 to discuss the recent Compensation Study from CBIZ.

The session will be held from 8:00am-11:00am in the board room at 925 Felix Street.

“This gives the board an opportunity to discuss next steps, possible funding ideas and how we go about processing this information,” said Dr. Robert Newhart, Superintendent. “We know the staff and community have a vested interest in making sure our staff members are compensated fairly in all areas and we need to discuss this at length with our board members.”

Newhart said that this is the first opportunity the district has had to discuss this information with board members since the January 11 Board of Education meeting.

Also, Carolyn Sanders, Assistant Director of Human Resources, has resigned. Sanders last day with the district will be February 2, 2016.

“Carolyn Sanders was anintegral part during a critical time in the Human Resources Department as policies and procedures were being reviewed. We wish her the best in her future endeavors,”Newhart said. “We will begin discussions on how to restructure the human resources department immediately and will communicate that to staff accordingly.”