| Document type | other |
|---|---|
| Date | 2024-05-01 |
| Source URL | https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/msdwa/Board.nsf/files/D5SQHX69488D/$file/Board%20Presentation%20May%202024.pdf |
| Entity | meridian_school_district (Whatcom Co., WA) |
| Entity URL | https://www.meridian.wednet.edu |
| Raw filename | Board%20Presentation%20May%202024.pdf |
| Stored filename | 2024-05-01-boardpresentation-other.txt |
Parent document: Regular Meeting and Budget Presentation-06-12-2024.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 = 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, 4500 — Unmanned Aircraft System and Model Aircraft ¢ Encouraged — Update to existing ¢ WSSDA created this policy to govern use of drones on district property or at district events. ¢ Reserves the district’s rights to remove or refuse entry to anyone engaged in unauthorized drone use ¢ Defines terms relating to unmanned aircraft and model airplanes =o. 6700 — Nutrition ¢ Essential — Update to existing ¢ WSSDA revised Policy and Procedure 6700 ¢ No changes to the “Nutrition” section of the policy and procedure ¢ Separated it into three different policies ¢ 6702 — Wellness ¢ 6703 — Recess and Physical Activity edz. 6702 — Wellness ¢ Essential — NEW ¢ WSSDA developed new Wellness Policy and Procedure ¢ Specific to the federal requirements for a Wellness policy and Wellness Committee = 6703 — Recess and Physical Activity ¢ Essential — NEW ¢ WSSDA developed new Recess and Physical Activity policy ¢ SB 5257 — Ensuring Elementary school students receive sufficient daily recess ¢ Minimum of 30 minutes per day of unstructured physical activity at recess ¢ Physical activity is not a punishment Bs, Questions? <5. , Cory Ves neve [ nung tw