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Francis Howell board ratifies FHEA agreement, clarifies halftime release and sick‑leave changes
Summary
The board approved a closure agreement with the Francis Howell Education Association covering 2026–2028 that includes a halftime released FHEA president (district pays halftime; association reimburses), an extra sick day (raising bank to 12), an expanded sick‑bank cap (to 185 days), and updated sell-back rate ($125).
The Francis Howell School District board voted March 19 to approve a closure agreement with the Francis Howell Education Association covering the 2026–2028 school years. Board discussion and questions at the meeting spelled out several operational details about how the halftime release position and leave provisions will work.
Miss Sumpkins, speaking for FHEA, and district negotiators said the closure agreement clarifies that the teacher‑union president will be released half time for union duties. The district will pay the…
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