February 1, 2012

SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Former Basalt library director won't get severance"

Scott Condon:

"BASALT — The Basalt Regional Library District will not give the library's former director a severance payment, the board of trustees announced Tuesday at a special meeting.

Kristen Becker claimed she was owed $26,232.40 in severance pay when she parted ways with the library Dec. 15. Becker and the board of trustees traded counterproposals after the initial demand, but no deal was struck. The district's earlier offers have been removed.

“We have no negotiations with Ms. Becker's attorney,” said David Smith, attorney for the library district. “We're not offering anything.”

“We are very firm in this position,” said Judy Royer, president of the board of trustees. “All severance offers are off the table right now....”  (Read more?  Click title)

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