The New Mexico Junior College Board is giving staff members and hourly employees pay increases. The board voted to give staff members a three percent pay hike and hourly employees a 25 cent an hour spike. In addition, the board extended NMJC president Kelvin Sharp's contract to June 30, 2021, and increased his salary from $223,000 per year to $229,600 per year.
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Junior College Board is giving staff members and hourly employees pay increases.
The Hobbs News-Sun reports the board voted last week to give staff members a three percent pay hike and hourly employees a 25 cent an hour spike.
In addition, the board extended NMJC president Kelvin Sharp's contract to June 30, 2021, and increased his salary from $223,000 per year to $229,600 per year.
Dan Hardin, NMJC vice president for finance, says the Hobbs school's finances are in good condition thanks to "conservative budgeting."
Photo Courtesy of New Mexico Junior College’s Facebook Page
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