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Board approves hires for adapted‑bowling support but tables pay‑rate decision
Summary
The board approved employment of coaches and support personnel for adapted bowling but tabled the pay‑rate decision pending clarification of whether roles should be paid as paraprofessionals (PAR) or coaches and consultation with negotiators and the school attorney.
The Le Sueur‑Henderson School Board approved hiring the personnel needed to support adapted bowling and similar programs, but postponed a decision on the pay rate after members asked for clarity on whether the roles should be classified and paid as paraprofessionals (PAR) or as coaches.
Board members described roughly 11 events in the adapted bowling schedule and debated pay options presented in the meeting — proposals discussed included hourly pay near $16–18 or paying according to established PAR/par rates or coach stipend schedules. Members raised concerns about overtime, bargaining jurisdiction and whether the classification should be treated as an hourly PAR position or as coaching duties subject to a coaching contract.
To avoid delaying paychecks for staff, the board agreed to finalize the pay figure at a special meeting after consulting with the negotiation team and the school attorney. The board approved the employment status of the personnel (coaches/support staff) while tabling the pay‑rate discussion.
Why it matters: Classification affects employee overtime, bargaining obligations and budget lines. The board’s decision to approve hires but postpone pay preserves staff employment while allowing legal and bargaining review before changing payroll.
