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School board delays overhaul of on‑the‑job injury policy after sharp exchanges
Summary
The Shelby County Board of Education paused consideration of a revised on‑the‑job injury (OJI) policy after board members and staff debated changes including a 24‑hour reporting requirement, a new definition of mental injury and limits on medical-payment durations.
The Shelby County Board of Education on Tuesday voted to postpone consideration of revisions to its on‑the‑job injury policy after an extended, at times heated exchange over how the draft would change employee protections.
Board members debated proposed edits that include changing the policy title to “on‑the‑job injury,” adding a definition for “mental injury,” requiring OJI reports within 24 hours of an incident unless prevented by the injury, and capping payment for medical expenses at one year unless the board or general counsel approves an extension.
The proposed revisions were presented by policy staff and legal counsel.…
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