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Commissioners weigh four-day workweek trial for Woodson County offices
Summary
The Woodson County Board of Commissioners discussed a proposal to trial four-day workweeks with extended daily hours, debated likely effects on services and holidays, and asked department heads to meet about a potential six-month trial; no formal action was taken.
The Woodson County Board of Commissioners discussed a proposal May 12 to consider a four-day workweek trial for county offices, with daily hours stretched to 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Commissioner Justin Clark convened the meeting. Michelle Zimmerman, a county staff member, summarized that the Treasurer's Office would prefer being closed on Mondays, noting most Treasurer transactions occur on Fridays. Commissioners discussed anticipated utility savings, possible impacts on community services and holiday scheduling, and referenced practices used by other counties as possible models.
Commissioner Jerry Sedlacek asked that a department-head meeting be scheduled as soon as possible to explore the proposal in more detail and suggested a six-month trial period be considered. The discussion did not result in a formal motion; commissioners requested additional departmental feedback and operational detail before any vote.
The conversation was recorded alongside other workforce and personnel topics, including a related discussion of dispatcher overtime and pay-calculation practices. Commissioners instructed staff to convene department heads to develop implementation options and report back to the board.
