Ely board approves multiple 4‑day school week agreements
Summary
The Ely Public Schools board unanimously approved several memoranda of understanding and a master agreement to implement a 4‑day school week for covered employee groups; motions passed 6‑0 during the July 13, 2026 meeting.
The School Board of Independent School District No. 696 voted unanimously July 13 to approve multiple agreements implementing a 4‑day school week for different employee groups. Moved by Director Omerza and seconded by Director Moravitz, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ely Principal's Association and a related 4‑day agreement with the Ely Public School Confidential/Supervisory Employees Association covering 2026–2028. The motions carried 6‑0.
The board also approved a separate letter of understanding for AFSCME Local No. 295 to adopt a 4‑day schedule for represented employees. The approvals were listed in the meeting's New Business as recommended by the district's negotiation team; the minutes record each motion passing by a 6‑0 vote. The minutes do not specify implementation dates beyond the agreements or the operational details (for example, how instructional minutes will be adjusted), which the board may address in future meetings.
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