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Board approves LPN and sign‑language interpreter contracts with multi‑year pay increases
Summary
The board unanimously approved tentative agreements for licensed practical nurses and sign‑language interpreters, including multi‑year wage increases, longevity adjustments and paid family and medical leave contributions required by new state statute. The LPN settlement includes larger market adjustments to reduce contracted labor costs.
The St. Cloud Public School District Board of Education on Oct. 1 approved two tentative collective bargaining agreements presented by district finance staff: a settlement for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and a settlement for sign‑language interpreters.
"We are super excited that we have 2 contracts for approval tonight," Executive Director of Finance and Business Services Amy Scalarud told the board as she introduced both agreements.
LPN contract (approved) The district said the LPN unit represents 15.59 FTE (approximately 17 employees). Under the agreement presented, year one includes an 8.5% increase in hourly rates for current employees (with a 1% increase for temporary/hourly reserve RNs). The…
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