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10/04/2026 · Saint Cloud
The Tiny “If–Then” Plan That Keeps Your Day From Hijacking You
You do not need a perfect schedule to stay grounded. One sentence made before the chaos starts can make your next good choice much easier.
The Compliment That Outwits Time
Shakespeare’s famous sonnet is not merely saying, “You’re beautiful.” It makes a daring promise: beauty can fade, but a poem can keep someone vividly alive.
10/03/2026
Hannah Arendt on the One Thing No Undo Button Can Fix
We often treat forgiveness as moral sugar coating. Hannah Arendt had a sharper idea: it is the political technology that keeps one irreversible mistake from becoming the rest of your life.
10/03/2026
The Price Tag Keeps Moving, and Washington Keeps Pretending It Has a Plan
Tariffs, immigration fights, artificial intelligence, and a budget deadline now collide in one national argument about who pays and who gets protected. The fine print matters more than the shouting, especially when the fine print lands on your grocery receipt.
10/03/2026
The Tiny Lies That Turn Into a Very Large Relationship
Three readers ask about family group chats, hidden spending, and the ex who keeps “accidentally” showing up. The common thread: trust rarely collapses in one dramatic scene; it leaks out through the little things people hope won’t count.
10/03/2026
Red Lodge, Montana: The Road Trip That Climbs Into the Clouds
Start in a little Montana town, eat pancakes, then drive one of the most ridiculous roads in America straight into the mountains. Bring a jacket, even if it’s 80 degrees when you leave breakfast.
10/04/2026
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BOCC Employee Policies and Info
BOCC Employee Policies and Info | Bay County, FL YOU ARE AN IMAGE MAKER As an employee of the Bay County Board of County Commissioners, your day-to-day contact with our residents will have a strong effect on the County’s image. We ask that you make a favorable impression by your sincere attitude, neat appearance, and efficient performance of your duties. A spirit of understanding and courtesy is essential on your part in dealing with the public. Whether the contact is made in person, in correspondence, via social media, or over the phone, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Policies and Information Personnel Policy - Updated 9/17/2024 Paid Time Off Policy (PDF) SICK LEAVE POOL POLICY Software Hardware Policy Retirement Leave Policy - Effective 10/1/2021 Vehicle GPS Tracking Policy Education Assistance Program and Licensing Certification Reimbursement Program SAFETY MANUAL CHAPTER 33 - Vehicle Use and Driver Selection and Safety Policies DRUG FREE WORK PLACE POLICY - APR 2023 Forms Address STATUS CHANGE FORM_Fillable EMPLOYEE REFERRAL FLYER Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Request Form PTO Deferral Request Form Paid Parental Leave Request Form Retirement Leave Request Form Sick Leave Pool Join-Withdraw Form - 2021 Sick Leave Pool - Request Form Sick Leave Pool 300 Hour Donation Form Secondary Employment Form
Leave & Holidays
Employee receives 12 paid holidays as follows: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Presidents' Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Friday Christmas Eve Christmas Day Accumulation of Paid Time Off (PTO) The purpose of Paid Time Off, hereinafter known as PTO, is to establish a leave program that allows eligible BOCC employees flexibility in planning for and taking time off. PTO combines personal business or recreation, doctor appointments and unexpected absences such as illness or illness in the family, into a single system that simplifies accountability and tracking. For more information, please see the PTO Policy (PDF). PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for regular employees who work 80 hours per pay period with no scheduled overtime. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 192 hours 5-9 years service 216 hours 10-14 years service 240 hours 15-19 years service 264 hours 20 years or more 288 hours PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for Emergency Services and other employees who work 76 regular hours and 8 scheduled overtime hours per pay period. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 202 hours 5-9 years service 227 hours 10-14 years service 252 hours 15-19 years service 277 hours 20 years or more 302 hours PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for Emergency Services employees who work 80 regular hours and 32 scheduled overtime hours per pay period. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 269 hours per year 5-9 years service 302 hours per year 10-14 years service 336 hour per year 15-19 years service 370 hours per year 20 years or more 395 hours per year PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for Emergency Services employees who work 106 regular hours and 6 scheduled overtime hours per pay period. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 269 hours per year 5-9 years service 302 hours per year 10-14 years service 336 hour per year 15-19 years service 370 hours per year 20 years or more 395 hours per year Payout of PTO Upon Separation from Employment In cases of separation from employment with Bay County by voluntary resignation, involuntary reduction in workforce or occupational disability, employees who have successfully completed their probationary period may receive a maximum PTO payout as shown below: Regular employees who work 80 hours per pay period with no scheduled overtime (OT): 240 hours Emergency Services employees who work 76 regular hours and 8 scheduled OT hours per pay period: 252 hours Emergency Services employees who work 106 regular hours and 6 scheduled OT hours per pay period: 336 hours Emergency Services employees who work 80 regular hours and 32 scheduled OT hours per pay period: 336 hours Bereavement Leave Up to three consecutive working days are available for any death in the immediate family. This leave will not be charged against the employee's PTO. Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Time off without pay for a period of time appropriate to the circumstances. LWOP must be approved, in advance, by the County Manager and is not intended for leisure purposes. Types of Leave without Pay include: Family and Medical Leave Maternity Leave Military Leave Sick Leave Pool The sick leave pool allows participating full-time regular employees to pool Paid Time Off (PTO) for use on the depletion of their personally accrued PTO and/or Banked Sick Leave. For more information, please see the Sick Leave Pool Policy (PDF).
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