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Negotiators flag Minnesota paid leave cost as key issue in contract talks
Summary
District negotiators reported multiple agreements settled within board parameters but said the new Minnesota paid leave program, estimated to cost the district more than $300,000 annually, is prompting requests to sunset district short‑term disability benefits to avoid duplicative costs.
District negotiators updated the board Monday on several bargaining groups with contracts that expired June 30, 2025. Several groups have reached settlements within board parameters; other groups remain in process.
Chris, presenting the negotiations update, highlighted a major outstanding financial issue:…
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