| Document type | memo |
|---|---|
| Date | 2024-09-25 |
| Source URL | https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/msdwa/Board.nsf/files/D9DMWH5D341B/$file/Board%20Presentation%20September%2025%202024%20Revised.pdf |
| Entity | meridian_school_district (Whatcom Co., WA) |
| Entity URL | https://www.meridian.wednet.edu |
| Raw filename | Board%20Presentation%20September%2025%202024%20Revised.pdf |
| Stored filename | 2024-09-25-boardpresentationrevised-memo.txt |
Parent document: Regular Board Meeting-09-25-2024.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 “45. 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 os 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 B45, 5409 — Unpaid Holidays for Reason of Faith or Conscience ¢ Essential —NEW ¢ WSSDA created policy to align with the law allowing two unpaid days for staff for reasons of faith or conscience or for an organized activity under the auspices of a religious denomination, church or religious organization ¢ Provides guidance on requests, approval process, and reasons for denial ¢ Resolution is required =45_ 5400 — Personnel Leave ¢ Essential — Update to existing ¢ WSSDA revised this policy to include language about unpaid leave ¢ The update includes the removal of the language regarding the Governor’s Proclamation 45, 3432 — Emergencies ¢ Essential — Update to existing ¢ WSSDA has revised this to ensure substitutes and temporary employees are aware of safety procedures. =45_ Questions? 45, leaning tives here