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Meeting Date:
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12/17/2020 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Reports and Communications from the Superintendent of Schools
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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2. Action on a Request to Approve Continued Implementation of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) for MPS Employees Through June 30, 2021, in Alignment with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Policy
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Policy
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides employees with Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. While the FFCRA expires on December 31, 2020, the Administration is seeking the Board's approval to extend some provisions of the EPSL benefit through June 30, 2021.
Under this extension, emergency paid sick leave will continue to be available for employees as outlined in the attached policy document. The proposed extension will be superseded by any COVID-19 leave benefits enacted by the state or federal government that MPS is mandated to follow. This leave entitlement is in addition to an employee's regular sick leave balance.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures. Continued implementation of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) through June 30, 2021, will require approximately $34 million if all full-time and part-time employees utilize the EPSL.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval by the Board, the Administration will continue implementation of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) for MPS employees through June 30, 2021.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve continued implementation of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) for MPS employees through June 30, 2021, in alignment with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Policy and as detailed in the attachment.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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