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Board declines staff request for one-time payout of unused paid time off
Summary
The Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors voted to reject a staff request for a one-time payout of unused paid time off, citing the personnel manual and budget constraints; Vice Chairman Robert Line III dissented, arguing the year was extraordinary and policies can be changed.
At the Dec. 16 meeting the Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors considered and rejected a staff request for a one-time payout of unused paid time off.
Chairman Rob Kole said the request would create an unbudgeted hard cost for the township and cited the personnel manual's rollover provisions; Kole emphasized he wants staff to take time off. Supervisor Jen DeGaetano said following the personnel manual avoids setting a precedent and noted the township is in line with industry practice. Vice Chairman Robert "Bob" Line III said policies can be changed for extraordinary circumstances and noted other entities (including the Carlisle Area School District and state agencies during COVID) adjusted policies; he voted against rejecting the payout. The motion to reject the payout passed by majority; Line cast the lone no vote.
The minutes record the board's decision and a subsequent executive session to discuss personnel and litigation; details of any follow-up (such as whether staff will be offered alternative compensation or rollover scheduling) were not specified in the meeting record.
