By John Dobberstein, Editor
The Broken Arrow City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a mutual aid agreement with the Broken Arrow Public Schools that will allow city employees to assist the district with staffing shortages.
Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon said 54 city employees so far have expressed interest in helping with the school district’s emergency staffing plan. Those chosen to assist could be working in the district within 2 weeks after the required fingerprinting, background checks and other legal requirements are met.
The proposed agreement was put together as staff absences have skyrocketed at the school district due to COVID infections. City leaders said they are trying to facilitate a return to in-person learning for students.
The agreement formally allows city employees to participate in the school district’s volunteer staffing plan during the city employee’s regularly scheduled work schedule. City workers would be subject to all state and federal laws and regulations, board policies, and practices applicable to the school district
The pact would expire on June 30 unless extended in writing by the parties or terminated by either party.
The agreement stipulates there will be no joint employment created and the city will continue to provide salaries, insurance and other benefits to its employees while volunteering.
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