February 25:
The personnel committee met on February 25 in the boardroom. Present were Jim Jackson, Liz Robinson, Linda Sewell, Alan Forsythe, Trey Flowers and Justin Key. The committee discussed ways to recognize employees of the church and help them feel supported by the congregation, including a self-care day on March 18 and the potential for Sunday School classes to “adopt” an employee to get to know them better and help provide support. Similarly, efforts should be made to promote the work of the personnel committee.
Following the recent loss of Scott, the committee discussed the importance of maintaining custodial help to ensure, for example, that bathrooms remain clean for members and visitors. Potential trouble attracting part-time help and discussing is ongoing with Centerstone about possibly sharing a custodian. Kelly Services will be added to the mix of HR solutions.
The committee was updated on the special called board meeting on March 4 to further the children programs and ministries of church, and the ongoing work of possibly posting a part-time and full-time position to see what talent can be attracted.
Throughout the discussion, attention was paid to the budget and making decisions that are financially responsible in addition to providing for the future of the church. Prior to a closing prayer, the committee discussed the importance of the quality of online streaming audio and the work of the multimedia team, and Justin and Alan agreed to meet with staff related to the chapel service given the status of that project.