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School board debates 80/20 referendum split and who would receive wage funds; board to finalize ballot language after public hearing
Summary
Board members discussed proposed referendum ballot language allocating 80% for employee pay increases and 20% for deferred maintenance; superintendent said the 80/20 split matches peer districts and distribution within the 80% would be bargained with employee groups.
Polk County School Board members debated referendum ballot language at the Aug. 12 work session over whether to commit 80% of proposed revenue to employee compensation and 20% to deferred maintenance, or to shift to an 85/15 split. Superintendent Hyde said the district’s proposal follows peer examples and that the board will determine distribution of the employee portion after a public hearing and bargaining with employee organizations.
Superintendent Hyde explained the proposed 80/20 split is…
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