Resident asks why lifeguard WSI training and travel time weren’t paid
At the July 20 Pipestone City Council meeting, resident Jody Jensen said her daughter completed WSI certification and has taught lessons but was not paid for training hours or travel. City staff said certification cost is reimbursed but mileage and training time were not preapproved; council will research and respond at the next meeting.
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Jody Jensen told the council she came to seek clarification after her daughter, Brianna Jensen, completed Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification and “we're just trying to get clarification on why she's not being paid those hours of training and travel time.” Jensen said the course required travel to Westbrook — “51 miles approximately 1 hour” each way — and long training days (about 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
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