15-1331. Equity study for school
personnel


A. The department of administration shall:


1. In consultation with the department of education and the board of directors,
conduct salary equity studies for teachers, credentialed specialists and other personnel
unique to the school. For teachers, compensation for extracurricular activities shall be
included. The department of administration shall conduct a full study once every five
years by analyzing salary structures for similar personnel in school districts in this
state providing significant programs for sensory impaired children. The average salary
increase awarded to similar positions in three school districts included in the full
study and selected by the department of administration and department of education in
consultation with the board shall be reported for consideration by the joint legislative
budget committee.


2. Conduct reclassification studies for all other personnel with follow-up studies
as necessary.


B. The board shall use the results of the department of administration's studies in
determining salaries pursuant to section 15-1329 and in making its budget request. The
joint legislative budget committee may consider the results of the studies in making its
recommendations for funding of existing personnel services.