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Board approves employee manual after debate over staff review and doctor-note rules
Summary
After extended discussion about posting the draft for staff review and specific changes (removal of compensatory time and selective use of doctor’s notes), the board approved the 2025–26 employee manual; administration said HR and legal will implement clarifications and post the final documents for staff.
The Independence School District Board of Education voted June 20 to adopt the 2025–26 employee manual after a protracted discussion about process and specific policy changes.
Administration and consultant Meline Garrett (EGS) said the manual reflects committee work conducted this year and annual updates such as calendar, payroll deadlines, benefits information and other routine edits. Garrett told the board the redline version in the packet reflects…
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