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The ISD 197 School Board approved a new contract for operating engineers, a health insurance increase, and updates to strategic plan updates. The short agenda made for a brief, 29-minute meeting.
Operating Engineers Union Contract Settled
The school board unanimously approved a new union contract for operating engineers for 2023-2025, which includes about 50 employees.
- Salaries will go up 3% each year, plus pay increases for certain categories based on longevity and licensure. There’s also an additional stipend for certain positions.
- The 401(3)b match is increased by $50.
- There are tweaks to health insurance.
- Everyone will get a $1,000 one-time bonus.
Other Items on the Agenda
- Health Insurance Increases: District employees will see health insurance premiums go up 10% for the 2024-2025 fiscal year due to a shrinking reserve, COVID-19 claims, and inflation.
- Strategic plan updates: The board approved changes and updates to 10 of 55 objectives as part of the district’s strategic implementation plan. Most of the changes are postponing implementation due to a range of factors, from staff turnover to simply having too much to accomplish.
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- More: Agendas and minutes for ISD 197 School Board meetings are available online.
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