Board approves Local 70 proposals, accepts donations and appoints interim board member

The board approved items arising from Local 70's bargaining group after the union's vote. Administration summarized the Local 70 request (reported as passed unanimously by the union membership): a 5% pay increase in each of the next two years, changes to single-coverage group insurance language, adding Presidents' Day and Juneteenth to paid holidays, and clarifying contract language around certain staff categories. Board member Richard moved to approve the items and Keith seconded; the motion carried.