The Fayette County School System is working to develop a corrective plan of action to address concerns outlined in a recent state audit.
School Superintendent Tom Shelton briefed board members Monday on the administration's strategy during an afternoon work session.
Released almost three weeks ago, an audit of the state's second largest school system found no criminal wrongdoing, but significant mismanagement. Superintendent Shelton on Monday described action steps one by one in areas like professional development and expenditure reporting.
Board member Melissa Bacon wants a means of gauging the impact of the changes. "I think it's a question of measuring the outcome of when it's implemented is what I wanted to see and be able to have some sort of measurable outcome, after it's implemented," said Bacon.
Board Member Doug Barnett says he hears concerns about disparity in professional development. "One of the complaints that I hear is that the PD budgeted to the schools may not be as high as it is here. That's one of the complaints that I keep hearing," said Barnett.
Shelton believes there's buy-in about current efforts to meet suggestions detailed in the audit. He believes progress is being made. "How do we correct working relationships? How do we improve the flow of information? How do we improve communication? So, I think everybody is pretty well on board. This audit just gives us the chance to be better and do things more efficiently and effectively," said Shelton.
Shelton maintains the pay raises for administrative staff are in line with pay hikes for other staff members. He says a study is being conducted by an outside group to take a look at pay for hourly employees.
The Fayette school district must file a corrective plan with the state auditor next month.