SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - Northland Pines School District

Ann Hewitt asked when are pay periods and what about sick leave? Hewitt indicated that if we
require sick notes every time that staff members will be afraid to call in sick or running to the doctor
for every sick day. The Board indicated they are more concerned with patterns of sick leave abuse
and may ask for doctor’s notes in cases where there are patterns of calling in sick every Friday or
every Monday type of thing.
Annette Numrich asked if we look at a three tiered payment plan will we also look at professionals
outside of the teachers on it like her position? Numrich indicated she is an Occupational Therapist
but has always been lumped in with teachers.
Tera Fritz suggested keeping the handbook vague so the Board would have room for adjustments.
Mark Vander Bloomen said some of it needs to be very detailed and the Board does have the right
to change the handbook at any time if something is not working.
Ann Hewitt suggested that the Board have listening sessions to talk about issues.
Diane Reimer asked about side letter #6 to the old contract and Mike said we need to get some legal
clarification on the language. Mike said the employee hits 65 and the employee’s spouse was never
employed by the district then it may be illegal to keep the spouse on our insurance.
At this point all input was completed. The Board thanked the staff in attendance for their input and
reminded them the handbook is a work in progress. The Board reminded everyone the next meeting
for the handbook will be Wednesday, August 13, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. as posted.
Mike Richie thanked staff in attendance for remaining professional and giving great input to the
Board to consider.
Adjournment
MOTION by Mark Vander Bloomen that the Board adjourns. Second by John Sarama. Voice vote
5-0. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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