Reclassification Study

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Overview

Last February, the Governing Board approved the recommendation of the Employee Compensation Committee to fully implement results of a comprehensive market study of the District’s salary schedules completed over the course of several years. In addition to approving the recommendation by members of the Employee Compensation Committee (ECC), the Board also accepted ECC’s recommendation to move forward with a Reclassification Study.

Why a Reclassification Study?

A Reclassification Study is a review of job descriptions by a third-party expert to ensure positions are appropriately placed by classification and grade on the salary schedule. This evaluation is based on an assessment of the knowledge, skills and abilities required in the role.

“Aim III of our Strategic Plan sets as a top priority our employees and the importance of not only hiring, but valuing our people. The completion of last year’s market study allowed us to be confident that our salary schedules are competitive,” said Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Relations Barry Jager. “Now, a Reclassification Study will analyze every one of our more than 300 job descriptions to make sure that each one is placed correctly on those updated salary schedules.”

Aim III of our Strategic Plan sets as a top priority our employees and the importance of not only hiring, but valuing our people. The completion of last year’s market study allowed us to be confident that our salary schedules are competitive. Now, a Reclassification Study will analyze every one of our more than 300 job descriptions to make sure that each one is placed correctly on those updated salary schedules.

-Barry Jager, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Relations

Timeline

The Reclassification Study begins in the 2023-24 school year and is expected to take at least 12-18 months to complete. Like the Market Study, separate action would be required to implement the study’s findings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in charge of the Reclassification Process?

The study was recommended by the employee-members of Clovis Unified’s Employee Compensation Committee. Its members are involved in choosing the third-party vendor who will conduct the study. ECC members will also receive and process recommendations of the Study in their annual compensation-related discussions. A recommendation related to implementation of study findings and results will also come from the members of ECC.

Who serves on ECC?

The approximately 40-member Employee Compensation Committee or ECC is made up of members of all of the district’s employee groups as well as classified, certificated and management employees. A team of business and finance, payroll and human resources employees supports the work of ECC members.

What's the difference between a Reclassification Study and the recently completed Market Study?

The Market Study was focused on overall salary schedules and compared them to other public school systems and a private industry index to make sure Clovis Unified salary schedules were competitive. A Reclassification Study looks at each of the District’s 300+ job descriptions and analyzes the knowledge, skills and experience necessary in the role to make sure the position is placed at the appropriate grade on the salary schedule.

What is an employee’s role in a Reclassification Study?

Typically, employees representing each job description will be asked to complete an extensive questionnaire about their role. Additionally, an employee may ask to complete the questionnaire on his/her own. Once a vendor has been identified, more information about the exact process for this study will be shared.

What job descriptions will be included in the Reclassification Study?

All job descriptions will be included in the study.

What if I disagree with the outcome of the Reclassification Study for my position?

The study will include an appeal process should an employee disagree with the analysis of their job description.

Could the outcomes of the Reclassification Study reduce my current salary?

No. No one’s current salary would be reduced due to the outcomes of the Reclassification Study. If a recommendation was made to reduce the grade of a position, anyone currently in that role would continue to receive their current salary.