K-12 workers may get raises
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s state schools superintendent says he will seek raises for K-12 employees in the budget lawmakers are to begin debating in February.
Alabama Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice told members of the state board of education that the workers haven’t received a raise or cost-of-living adjustment in four years.
The Tuscaloosa News reports that Bice’s proposed working budget for the 2013-14 year that begins Oct. 1, 2013, contains money for a raise of about 1 percent.
Bice’s declaration follows Gov. Robert Bentley’s announcement last week that he’ll consider raises for teachers and support personnel.
UGA to move on cutting jobs
ATLANTA – University of Georgia President Michael Adams says the school plans to move ahead with budget cuts that would eliminate about 130 positions.