HR report: paid‑leave applications, enrollment trends and safety updates; audit due March 31
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Summary
HR reported about 80 Minnesota paid‑leave applications (35 approved, 25 in review), enrollment is down slightly month‑to‑month but remains above budgeted projections, and safety updates included naloxone placement and a plan to add Narcan kits; auditors will submit the district audit book to the state by March 31.
The HR Business Services committee heard several administrative updates March 9 covering human resources, enrollment, safety and finance.
HR staff said about 80 Minnesota paid‑leave applications have been submitted on behalf of employees: 35 approved, 25 in review and the remainder either denied or canceled. Staff noted the state’s process can be slow and that incomplete physician paperwork can delay conditional approvals.
On staffing and benefits, the district is working with benefit consultants and the Duluth Federation of Teachers on insurance renewal, is negotiating agreements with the district instructional administrators association and the non‑certified business/administrative association for 2025–27, and plans to rename the Duluth online education listing in recruitment materials.
The enrollment report showed a month‑over‑month decline of about 22.52 students, but staff said total enrollment remains above the district’s budgeted projection and above last year’s levels.
In safety reporting, the district confirmed OSHA 300A and Tier 2 hazardous‑chemical reports were submitted, nearly all lift inspections were completed with one pending, and naloxone (Narcan) stocks have been updated in nurse offices. A district representative said at least one AED per site contains Narcan and that the district plans to add additional Narcan dosages and deploy special Narcan kits stored similarly to AEDs.
On finance, auditors (Wipfli) confirmed the audit book will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education by March 31; the director said a revised budget for the current year will be presented in April to adjust a small number of revenue and expense items. Board members asked clarifying questions but no formal votes were taken.
