Bethany Community School
Minutes
Personnel Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Committee Members Present
Bill McMahon (remote), Darla Dunagan (remote), Scott Lewis (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Committee Business
A.
Review Personnel for 20226-2027
B.
Review Organizational Chart
Changes were made to the organizational chart. Administration supervisory roles seem balanced. Director and Admin have reviewed changes and are supportive. Updated chart will be presented to the board.
C.
Handbook revisions
Due to changes in laws/policies updates to the handbook were made. Handbook revisions will be presented to the board.
D.
Review Hiring Process
Discussed process for hiring staff. Is there a need for the position? Is it in the budget? Is the person qualified? Has the person been vetted? All hired this summer have been gone through the process.
III. New Business
A.
Personnel Roles for 26-27
Darla Dunagan will remain chairman of the personnel committee and will take minutes.
B.
State Approved Bonuses
The State has approved bonuses for teachers to be paid later in the year. Specific job titles need to be reviewed to determine payment. Money will come from the state for these bonuses.
C.
Longevity
Longevity pay for teachers and possibly other staff is being researched. Longevity pay from the state is no longer available for classroom teachers so this would set BCS apart from other public schools. This is a working idea with plans for implementation in the next few years only if the budget allows.
DIscussed staffing for the 26-27 school year. All positions are filled pending board approval for the latest hire.