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Teacher warns proposed contract penalty could drive staff away; board refers language to HR committee
Summary
A high‑school teacher criticized proposed liquidated‑damages language — citing a potential $7,500 penalty and loss of insurance — and the board agreed to postpone action and send the proposed contract language to the HR Finance Committee for review and staff‑administration discussion.
A high‑school business‑education teacher criticized proposed changes to the district’s teacher‑contract language and persuaded the board to delay action and seek additional review.
Michelle Zerky, who identified herself as a business education teacher and YA co‑op coordinator, told trustees the proposed liquidated‑damages penalty was “disappointing and discouraging” and could amount…
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