Tipton County board approves first reading of three-day bereavement-pay policy for full-time staff

The Tipton County School Board accepted a first reading of a policy to provide three days of bereavement leave per year to full‑time employees.

Board members introduced the item as a first reading; a motion to consider the policy was made by Mr. Jenkins and seconded by Mr. Reed. The board voted in favor to advance the policy to a later meeting for final adoption.

Board members described the change as a modest benefit that could help with recruitment and retention. The proposal, as discussed, would apply to full‑time employees and take effect beginning next year. No precise language was adopted at the first reading, and board members said they expect administrators to return with the formal policy language and any necessary implementation steps at the next meeting.

The vote on the first reading was taken by voice (ayes and nays); the transcript records an affirmative voice vote and the chair announced the motion passed. The board did not establish a roll‑call tally in the meeting minutes, and no funding source for the additional leave was specified during the discussion.

Board members said they will review the policy language and conduct a second reading and a final vote at an upcoming meeting.