ORDER N0.28920
KERR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE.
Came to be heard this the 22nd day of November 2004 with a motion made by
Commissioner Letz seconded by Commissioner Williams. The Court approved by vote of
3-2-0 to supplement the salary for Family and Consumer Science Agent position at Kerr
County Extension office in the amount of $3,000.00, with the condition to improve the
youth side of the program.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS
REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Jonathan Letz OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. 3
MEETING DATE: November 22, 2004 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: Consider and discuss salary supplement for Family and Consumer Science
Agent position at Kerr County Extension Office.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner, Pct. 3
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IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays:
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Proposal for Salary Increase
For Family & Consumer Science Position
Ken County Extension is actively pursuing candidates to fill the position of Kerr
County Family and Consumer Science agent. The importance of hiring a qualified
experienced candidate is of upmost importance to the program. The enthusiasm and
interest among our 4-H parents, volunteers and leaders is growing. One example is the
Kerr County 4-H Food Show for 2004 had 33 participants compared to 23 participants in
2003. In 2004 58 youth participated at District Roundup at various contests in
comparison to 14 in 2003. Twelve 4-H members competed in the record book contest up
significantly from 2003. With this insurgence of interest it would be to our best interest
to recruit and attract an experienced agent that could provide even more support to these
areas. Often times people ask why high school age students move out of 4-H. There could
be any number of reasons, however, an agent that has specialized in the scholarship
process and leadership development could help to retain those senior age 4-H members to
continue in pursuit of college scholarships as well as those leadership experiences.
Because of various reasons, one of which is a Lack of salary increases by Texas
Cooperative Extension, fewer agents are looking to move from one county to another. In
an effort to entice some experienced agents to move, I would like to propose that Kerr
County Commissioner's Court allow for an increase in salary from the county portion if
an experienced qualified candidate could be recruited.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Agriculture and Natural Resources • Family and Consumer Sciences • 4-H and Youth Development • Community Development
Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
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