Cleburne school transportation director sues school system

The transportation supervisor for the Cleburne County School system has filed suit against the school system alleging that he is being underpaid.   Kevin Brooks claims in his suit that he  has served as transportation supervisor since 1998, and has not been paid in accordance with the state salary recommendations and hasn’t been paid at all for additional duties assigned to him beginning in 2006.   The complaint states Brooks’ salary of $46,863.86 is far below the minimum salary of $54,414 listed in the state guidelines.   Alabama Department of Education Financial Administrator Jerry Lassiter said the state doesn’t set salaries for any positions in school systems except teachers and principals. The minimum salary referred to in the complaint is just a guide for school systems, he said. It includes a suggested minimum as well as the maximum salary the state will reimburse, $87,553. The position is required by the state. Brooks also claims he was denied the last two raises the board granted to its employees, one for support staff and one for central office administrators. The reason, according to the complaint, was that he didn’t fit into either category.

The school  board will meet July 22nd to discuss the pending litigation.