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Albert Lea board ratifies multiple labor agreements and an AEA memorandum of understanding
Summary
Following a closed session on labor negotiations, the board unanimously approved several agreements: AFSCME Local 1018 custodial contract (2025–2027), the Albert Lea Schools Manager Association 2025–2027 agreement, the Albert Lea Education Association 2025–2027 master agreement, and a related MOU with the AEA; all votes were 7-0.
After returning from closed session for labor negotiations, the board ratified multiple collective bargaining documents and a memorandum of understanding. The board approved the AFSCME Local Union 1018 Custodial Employees 2025–2027 Master Agreement (motion Hoffman/Schindler), the Albert Lea Schools Manager Association 2025–2027 Master Agreement (motion Schindler/Skaar), the Albert Lea Education Association 2025–2027 Master Agreement (motion Skaar/Nelson), and a Memorandum of Understanding with the AEA (motion Schindler/Nelson); each motion carried 7-0.
The transcript records the approvals but does not include contract language or financial terms in the public minutes. The ratifications followed a closed-session discussion under Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.03 on labor negotiations; the board acted in open session to approve the agreements after returning at 8:44 p.m.
