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Commissioners approve bereavement policy change and 2026 salary chart
Summary
The board adopted changes to Employee Policy #309 (bereavement leave) and approved a 2026 salary chart that includes a $1,500 increase to step 1 and step adjustments; the bereavement policy motion passed with one dissent from Commissioner Hollekim.
Human Resources Generalist Randi Schumaier presented recommendations from the Human Resource Advisory Committee, including changes to the Mountrail County Employee Policy #309 (Bereavement Leave) and proposed 2026 salary adjustments.
The board approved the bereavement leave changes on a motion that passed with Commissioner Hollekim recorded as the sole dissent. The board then approved the 2026 salary chart, which includes a $1,500 increase to beginning base salary (Step 1) for all bands/grades, a 3% cost‑of‑living element reflected as $1,500 on Step 1, and an added 0.25% on steps 6–10. Commissioners discussed employee appreciation options (gift cards, paid time off, outings) and noted IRS guidance cited by the State's Attorney that gift cards must be de minimis.
