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After 2 On Your Side report, school officials won't deny teachers stipend over maternity leave Play Video
June 2, 2022 4:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted Thursday to overturn a contentious policy that withheld a bonus from teachers who took maternity leave and FMLA. After the item was deferred at multiple meetings this month, school board finally voted unanimously Thursday night to change the... more » -
Teachers denied $1,200 stipend for taking maternity leave Play Video
May 26, 2022 1:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - Some teachers who went on maternity leave during the 2021-2022 school year missed out on a $1,200 stipend approved by East Baton Rouge Parish School System. One of those teachers, who does not want to be identified, reached out to 2 On Your Side to bring awareness.... more » -
EBR School Board approves one-time stipend; amount varies by position Play Video
February 17, 2022 11:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge School Board Thursday approved a one-time stipend for more employees than was originally proposed, settling on $1,200 for certificated staff and $600 for all other district employees. The compromise came two weeks after a school board committee did not make a recommendation... more » -
Concerns about finances, fairness dominate debate over EBR teacher stipend Play Video
February 3, 2022 11:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - While a final decision will be made later this month, members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System's Committee of the Whole were not able to agree Thursday on a recommendation for the proposed $2,000 stipend for classroom teachers and librarians. Superintendent Sito Narcisse proposed... more » -
Blamed for lack of workers taking jobs, state to study ending $300 enhanced unemployment program
June 3, 2021 4:29 PM
BATON ROUGE – Amid complaints from business owners and hiring managers, Louisiana will study whether the state should opt-out of enhanced unemployment benefits. An extra $300 is made available each week to people on unemployment aid. The extra money has been linked to a significant slowdown in the number... more »