Approval of Gallagher Human Resources and Compensation Consulting (HRCC) Contractual Terms.

House Bill 250 (hereinafter “HB250”), an act relating to Kentucky State University (hereinafter “KSU”), was signed into law on April 8, 2022.

The Bill requires that the University establish a master list and develop protocols for adding and subtracting positions. Each description on the master list will be required to include a job description with qualifications, requirements, and an outline of duties and responsibilities. In addition, salary guidelines for all faculty, staff, and administrator positions are required, which will use other Kentucky institutions and peer institutions for comparison.

Gallagher will (1) conduct a total compensation survey; (2) design a job classification and long-range compensation system; (3) assist in goal setting/project planning; (4) conduct a job evaluation; (5) assist in competitive benchmarking; (6) develop a pay structure and final pay structure plan; (7) and assist in the implementation and communication of the plan.

The total contract price is $199,850. The Council on Postsecondary Education has appropriated costs ($150,000) incurred by the council in carrying out its duties described in Sections 1 to 3 of HB 250. Title III funds will be used to pay the remaining balance of $49,850.

Interim President Ronald A. Johnson recommends that the Board of Regents approve the Gallagher HRCC contractual terms.

Approve the Gallagher HRCC contractual terms.