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Board adopts revisions to family and medical leave policy despite objections
Summary
The board approved revisions to Policy 4.10 (family and medical leave). Director Linda Moore objected to the definition of 'spouse' and said the wording favored some groups; other members clarified the policy reflects state and federal law and the motion passed by voice vote.
The Faribault Public Schools board approved revisions to Policy 4.10 (family and medical leave) after brief discussion and a vote recorded in the meeting as 5-1 in favor.
Director Linda Moore read aloud the definition of "spouse" and said the inclusion of same-sex and common-law marriage language was "offensive to some groups" and inconsistent with her values; she said she would not vote for the change. Other board members asked clerks and administration for clarification, and administration noted that protections related to marriage and same-sex marriage reflect both state and federal law. The board proceeded with the vote and the motion passed, with one recorded dissent.
Board members did not propose an amendment to remove the language after confirming the policy committee had retained the wording. The policy will be posted and incorporated into district policy materials.
