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Board signals support for parental‑leave policy, directs policy committee and teachers association to negotiate details
Summary
Trustees expressed unanimous support for a parental‑leave proposal brought by the teachers association but asked for a policy that includes an employee commitment or "skin in the game." The board asked staff and association representatives to meet and return a draft to the policy committee for consideration in August.
The Lincoln County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees said it supports adopting a parental‑leave policy but directed further negotiation on eligibility and contribution requirements before formal adoption.
During new business the board discussed a parental‑leave policy proposed by the teachers association. Trustees praised the concept as a benefit to recruitment and retention but asked for a commitment component — such as a short service period or a one‑day donation to a leave bank — to demonstrate employee…
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