SB57 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 2,234 regular employees and 1,600 temporary/part-time employees for the University of Central Arkansas for fiscal year 2014-2015, with specific salary ranges by position and grade level.

• Appropriates $61,225,250 from state operations funds, including $46,000,000 for regular salaries, $3,500,000 for extra help, $9,660,000 for personal services matching, and $2,065,250 for maintenance and general operations.

• Appropriates $782,600,000 from cash funds, including $90,000,000 for regular salaries, $9,000,000 for extra help, $231,300,000 for capital improvements, and $34,000,000 for debt service.

• Authorizes contingent food service positions if the university cancels its current food service contract and operates with University employees, subject to approval from the Department of Higher Education and the Chief Fiscal Officer.

• Permits special allowances up to $10,000 per fiscal year for coaches of multiple sports and authorizes voluntary payroll deductions for employees using on-campus programs and facilities.