| Document type | other |
|---|---|
| Date | 2024-06-26 |
| Source URL | https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/msdwa/Board.nsf/files/D6FT6L75D810/$file/Board%20Presentation%20June%2026%202024.pdf |
| Entity | meridian_school_district (Whatcom Co., WA) |
| Entity URL | https://www.meridian.wednet.edu |
| Raw filename | Board%20Presentation%20June%2026%202024.pdf |
| Stored filename | 2024-06-26-boardpresentation-other.txt |
Parent document: Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing-06-26-2024.pdf
Washington State School Director’s Association (WSSDA) ¢ School district policies are continually evolving due to constant changes 1n legislation, legal decisions, and emerging issues. ¢ Whenever a model policy is updated, Policy & Legal News is the primary vehicle through which WSSDA communicates any changes. 45. WSSDA Policy Classifications ¢ ESSENTIAL ¢ Policy is required by state or federal law; or ¢ A specific program requires a policy in order to receive special funding sd, WSSDA Policy Classifications ¢ ENCOURAGED ¢ While not required by law, policy is intended to reflect the spirit of existing state or federal law thus inuring districts to potential litigation; ¢ While not required by law, policy has potential to benefit the health, safety, and/or welfare of students, employees, directors, and/or the local community = I» leaning tv 2s hore WSSDA Policy Classifications ¢ DISCRETIONARY ¢ Policy addresses an action likely deemed important by the board; or ¢ Policy would likely be deemed appropriate due to special circumstances of the board; or ¢ Policy communicates district philosophy that a board may want to promote to employees and/or the community Bs, 2161P — Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students ¢ Essential — Update to existing ¢ WSSDA revised this policy to align with Senate Bill 5315 — Special Education — Nonpublic Agencies ¢ Provides guidance for districts utilizing non-public agencies to provide services to students eligible to receive special education services ¢ No change to policy =o. 3246P — Restraint, Isolation, and Other Uses of Reasonable Force ¢ Essential — Update to existing ¢ WSSDA revised this policy to align with Senate Bill 5315 — Special Education — Nonpublic Agencies ¢ Procedures for the notification of parent or guardian regarding the use of restraint or isolation ¢ No change to policy edo. Questions? <5. , Cory Ves neve [ nung tw