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Liberty board debates liquidated-damages language in teacher contracts, tables decision
Summary
Board members debated keeping a $2,500 liquidated-damages clause in teacher contracts, considered a $1,500 alternative and a day-by-day prorating scheme, discussed shifting decisions to HR and asking legal review, and voted 4-0 to table item 8.3 for further language and policy work.
The Liberty Elementary District Board of Education debated whether to keep, reduce or remove liquidated-damages language in teacher contracts for school year 2025–26 and on a 4-0 vote tabled the item for further drafting and review.
Board members focused on the $2,500 figure that appears in the current contract language and whether to (1) reduce the amount, (2) prorate the amount by time worked, or (3) remove liquidated damages entirely. Dr. Mahorn introduced the item and asked the board to provide direction on liquidated damages versus a version of the contract without them.
Board member Kenyon noted that most peer districts use a $2,500 liquidated-damages amount and asked whether any districts use a higher figure. Dr. Mahorn said he had not encountered anything above $2,500 and that two districts used $1,500. Board member Schmidt said she is "not in favor of liquidated damages" as written, questioned their effectiveness in preventing turnover and proposed…
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