Meeker School Board changes policy on extended leave for teachers

MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Education (BOE) reviewed and approved several policy changes and updates Feb. 21. The consideration of eliminating a policy on extended unpaid leaves of absence for instructional (certified) staff incited interesting discussion and a split vote.
Only teachers who have been employed by the district for a minimum of five consecutive years are eligible to apply for such leave under the current policy. Superintendent Chris Selle recommended to the board…