Vernon County Board updates bereavement, emergency-closing and paid-leave policies

Feb 15, 2024

The Board adopted revisions to Policy 405 (Bereavement), Policy 409 (Emergency Closings), and Policy 425 (Paid Time Off), adding clarified roles and a new sick-leave bank and updating emergency-closing authority.

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The Vernon County Board approved multiple personnel policy revisions on Feb. 15 intended to clarify leave rules and administrative authority. Resolution 2024-11 revised Policy 405 (Bereavement) to standardize paid leave guidelines for employees, including allowable relationships and documentation requirements. Resolution 2024-12 amended Policy 409 (Leaves—Emergency Closings) to reflect the Administrative Coordinator’s role in closure decisions alongside the County Board Chair, and to clarify procedures for media notification and department responsibilities.

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