Employee Benefits

Appeals court to hear cases in Okoboji (05/29/08)
A workman's compensation claim and a possible open meetings violation are on the docket as the Iowa Court of Appeals brings its process to the Iowa Great Lakes. Cases typically are heard in Des Moines, but will be moved to Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center as part of the 85th annual Lawyers' Chautauqua in Okoboji...

Spencer teachers' 2008-09 master contract ratified (05/09/08)
Spencer school board members placed the finishing touches on employee wages as they ratified teacher contracts for 2008-09 Thursday morning. The 4.26 percent, or $391,569 total package, increase approved for Spencer Education Association (SEA) members also includes a $630 increase on teachers' base pay, raising it to $27,035 for beginning teachers, and a $150 increase for family insurance...

Briefs 4-02 (04/02/08)
Spencer schools early dismissal Spencer Community Schools announces that there will be an early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. today for teacher in-service.  n If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kathryn Elliott at the Central Office Administration Building at 262-8950...

Briefs 4-01 (04/01/08)
Visually Impaired/Blind Self-Help Group The Spencer Area Visually Impaired/Blind Self-Help Group will hold its monthy meeting at 1:30 p.m., today in the round room of the Spencer Library. n For information call Kay at 264-8911. Spencer schools early dismissal...

Support staff negotiations under way in district (03/19/08)
By Kris Todd Daily Reporter Staff Negotiations between the Spencer school district and the non-certified support staff union got under way Tuesday afternoon for the 2008-09 school year. Jack Lasiter, a representative for the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, presented the union's initial proposal...