Seconded by David Sanchez, Precinct 4. David Civetti, Grade 8, seconds motion. Ona Savage, Precinct 3, asks for a clarification grade range 99. Julie Weaks, Business and Finance, responds that grade 99 reflects contract positions and that this is a pay status for faculty and they are not graded. Vote is called for the amendment to the motion and the motion passes with one nay and three abstaining.
Discussion is called for on the main motion.
Ona Savage, Precinct 3, makes an anti supportive statement. Beth Silbergleit, Grade 12, states that this change will serve to help some and not harm other colleagues. Pat Kiska reminds the group of the effect of long-term salary changes and the impact on retirement and reminds the body that we need to accurately reflect market with our midpoints. Kari-Ward Karr, Precinct 20, speaks in favor of the amendment with reservations. Alan Morgan, Precinct 15, questions the need of changing the numbers for the benefit of the legislature as opposed to letting them see reality.