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Board considers summer hybrid remote‑work schedule for eligible district staff
Summary
Trustees discussed a proposal for eligible employees to work three on‑site days and two remote days from June–August to reduce energy use and support retention. Board asked staff to survey employees and return a staffing plan and safeguards before a vote next week.
The Oley Valley School District board discussed a proposed summer hybrid remote‑work schedule that would allow certain eligible employees to work on‑site three days and remotely two days during the June–August period.
The proposal—brought forward in committee discussion—would apply only to staff whose duties can be performed remotely. Mr. Weston said custodial and maintenance staff would remain on site to maintain buildings and perform necessary inspections; the plan also relies on existing remote‑work tracking and reporting processes used for virtual snow days.
Several trustees raised concerns about community access to school buildings on remote days, supervision for visitors and families who use district facilities in summer, and whether the measure would produce measurable energy savings. Dr. Markley and others suggested alternatives or safeguards: alternating off‑days among staff to preserve coverage, an administrator assigned to secure buildings, a staff survey on preferences, and consideration of a 40‑hour workweek model to maintain coverage while offering staggered days off.
Board members asked administration to develop staffing scenarios and a brief survey for employees and to return a recommended motion for action at the next board meeting. No formal vote or adoption occurred during the discussion.
