| Document type | other |
|---|---|
| Date | 2024-08-21 |
| Source URL | https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/msdwa/Board.nsf/files/D8TLB355A8C8/$file/Board%20Presentation%20August%2021%202024.pdf |
| Entity | meridian_school_district (Whatcom Co., WA) |
| Entity URL | https://www.meridian.wednet.edu |
| Raw filename | Board%20Presentation%20August%2021%202024.pdf |
| Stored filename | 2024-08-21-boardpresentation-other.txt |
Parent document: Regular Board Meeting-09-11-2024.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, 2402 — English Language Arts Master- Based Credit ¢ Encouraged —NEW ¢ WSSDA revised policy to align with HB 1599 and WAC 180-51-050 ¢ HB 1599 Promoting career and college readiness and established a Mastery- Based Learning group ¢ Award ELA credit based on demonstrated mastery/proficiency ¢ Collect and maintain data to ensure all students are accessing ¢ Opportunity for students to recover or gain credit =45_ 2403 — Math Mastery-Based Credit ¢ Encouraged —NEW ¢ WSSDA revised policy to align with HB 1599 and WAC 180-51-050 ¢ HB 1599 Promoting career and college readiness and established a Mastery- Based Learning group ¢ Award Math credit based on demonstrated mastery/proficiency ¢ Collect and maintain data to ensure all students are accessing ¢ Opportunity for students to recover or gain credit =45_ 2404 — Science Mastery-Based Credit ¢ Encouraged —NEW ¢ WSSDA revised policy to align with HB 1599 and WAC 180-51-050 ¢ HB 1599 Promoting career and college readiness and established a Mastery- Based Learning group ¢ Award Science credit based on demonstrated mastery/proficiency ¢ Collect and maintain data to ensure all students are accessing ¢ Opportunity for students to recover or gain credit =45_ 2405 — Social Studies-Mastery Based Credit ¢ Encouraged —NEW ¢ WSSDA revised policy to align with HB 1599 and WAC 180-51-050 ¢ HB 1599 Promoting career and college readiness and established a Mastery- Based Learning group ¢ Award Social Studies credit based on demonstrated mastery/proficiency ¢ Collect and maintain data to ensure all students are accessing ¢ Opportunity for students to recover or gain credit dy. 2413 — Equivalency Credit Opportunities ¢ Essential — Update to existing ¢ WSSDA revised policy to align with HB 1658 — High School Credit for Paid Work Experience ¢ RCW 28A.600.270 Outlines the process of earning two elective credits through paid work experience ¢ Opportunity for students to gain credit ¢ Guidelines for eligible students, reporting requirements, HSBP =45_ Questions? <5. , Cory Ves neve [ nung tw