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Board reviews draft 2025–26 employee handbook; final version to appear on Sept. 23 consent agenda
Summary
Director Bennett presented a largely procedural update to the district’s 2025–26 employee handbook, citing minor language edits, buildings-and-grounds language on indoor air quality, updated contact links and revised leave language to reflect the Minnesota paid leave law effective Jan. 1; the handbook will return as a consent item on Sept. 23.
Director Bennett presented a draft of the 2025–26 employee handbook at the Sept. 9 Columbia Heights Public Schools board meeting and described the changes as minor updates intended to align handbook language with recent policy reviews and upcoming statutory changes.
Bennett told the board that updates include review of policies changed over the last…
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