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IN HB1178
Bill
Status
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Karickhoff
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AI Summary
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Amends IC 20-26-5-4.3 to create an exemption from public hearing requirements for superintendent employment contracts effective July 1, 2015.
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School corporations are not required to hold a public hearing when a superintendent receives an annual salary increase that applies equally to all employees of the school corporation.
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The exemption applies only when the superintendent's salary increase is not specified in the employment contract and does not exceed the amount received by other school employees.
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Existing requirements remain in effect for new superintendent contracts or salary increases outside this exemption, including seven days' notice and public comment periods.
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School corporations must continue to post employment contract details on their Internet website, including monetary value, benefits, and compensation information.
Legislative Description
Superintendent compensation. Provides that a school corporation is not required to have a public hearing relating to a school superintendent's employment contract if the superintendent receives an annual salary increase that is not specified in the superintendent's contract for employment if the annual salary increase: (1) applies to all employees of the school corporation; and (2) is in an amount equal to or less than that received by the employees of the school corporation.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Education
1/12/2015