Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing Payment to All District Employees on Emergency Closure Days Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: The ice storm that impacted Florence ISD and surrounding areas in January necessitated the closure of all FISD facilities on January 26, 27, and 28, 2026. This resolution authorizes the superintendent to pay employees for these d

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IX.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing Payment to All District Employees on Emergency Closure Days Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: The ice storm that impacted Florence ISD and surrounding areas in January necessitated the closure of all FISD facilities on January 26, 27, and 28, 2026. This resolution authorizes the superintendent to pay employees for these days as allowed by policy DEA(LOCAL) which states, "During an emergency closure, all employees shall continue to be paid for their regular duty day schedule unless otherwise provided by Board action. Following an emergency closure, the Board shall adopt a resolution or take other Board action establishing the purpose and parameters of such payments." Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Resolution re Weather Closure 2/9/2026 at 3:14 PM

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