Lamesa school employees will start returning to work on-site at campuses and offices beginning next Monday under a three-phase return-to-work policy approved by school trustees during a special meeting Monday evening. A topic of extensive discussion and some sharp disagreement at times during two straight meetings, the policy was approved on a 6-1 vote. Casting the lone opposing vote was board President Kelli Merritt, who on Monday presented a policy recommendation that she had developed. Merritt advocated for delaying requirements for staff to return to work in order to provide the greatest amount of protection possible for those who are most vulnerable to ...