SCRANTON, Pa. — The Scranton School District planned to officially furlough more than 200 employees.
However, an order from a Lackawanna County judge bought those workers a little more time.
The proposed furloughs included teaching assistants, intervention specialists, maintenance workers, crossing guards, and a nurse.
All would have lost their medical benefits.
While they challenge the district's decision, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, a judge has barred the furloughs for the next five days.
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The board members voted six to two to approve the decision.
The furloughs go into effect September 30 and include 140 teaching assistants, six intervention specialists, four maintenance workers, 64 crossing guards, and a nurse.
All 218 employees will lose their medical benefits.
The superintendent of the Scranton School District can recall any of these employees as needed.