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Hopkins board passes resolution urging paid family‑engagement leave, calls for local and state action
Summary
The Hopkins Public Schools board unanimously passed a resolution calling on cities and the Minnesota Legislature to create options for up to 16 hours of paid leave to enable caregivers to participate in school meetings and events and directed district staff to develop a family engagement plan.
The Hopkins Public Schools Board of Education voted Aug. 19 to adopt a resolution urging local and state policymakers and community partners to reduce a prominent barrier to family participation in schools: lack of paid leave.
The resolution asks district administration to create a district family engagement plan and calls on municipalities in the district to consider ordinances and on the Minnesota Legislature to adopt a law that would guarantee caregivers of pre-K–12+ students access to up to 16 hours of paid leave annually for school-related activities. The measure passed by roll call; the minutes record aye votes from Chair…
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