5409%20Resolution%20-%20Unpaid%20Holidays%20for%20Reasons%20of%20Faith%20or%20Conscience.pdf

Parent document: Regular Board Meeting-09-25-2024.pdf

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BOARD RESOLUTION No. 11 - 24

WHEREAS, in accordance with state law, the Meridian School Board
(“Board”) shall amend its personnel policies to allow employees to receive up to two
unpaid holidays per calendar year for a reason of faith or conscience or an
organized activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church
or religious organization, unless the absence would impose an undue hardship on
the district or the employee is necessary to maintain public safety; and

WHEREAS, the new policy attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A provides
for the process by which employees may request and receive such days off; and

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to ensure that its personnel policies are in
compliance with Washington law;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Meridian School Board
hereby establishes the attached policy allowing employees up to two unpaid
holidays per calendar year for a reason of faith or conscience or an organized
activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church or
religious organization, unless the absence would impose an undue hardship on the
district or the employee is necessary to maintain public safety; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that execution of this Resolution is conclusive
evidence of the Board’s approval of this action and of the authority granted herein.
The Board warrants that it has, and at the time of this action had, full power and
lawful authority to adopt this instrument.

Adopted and approved this ___

Board President or Designee
Attest:

Superintendent