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Wallingford board approves revised FMLA policy after debate
Summary
After an extended discussion about wording and process, the Wallingford Board of Education approved a proposed revision to its Family and Medical Leave Act policy by roll call, 7–1, with one member voting no; board members said the policy reflects attorney‑drafted language and federal law.
The Wallingford Board of Education voted to adopt a proposed revision to its Family and Medical Leave Act policy after a lengthy discussion about how the language would be applied.
Board member Ms. Reinis asked that the item be pulled from the consent agenda and said she could not "consent to this item" because certain phrases — particularly language allowing temporary transfers to accommodate leave — could be read as accommodating the employee’s schedule rather than operational needs. "I just can't consent to this item," she said…
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