Board%20Presentation%20June%2026%202024.pdf

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Date	2024-06-26
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Parent document: Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing-06-26-2024.pdf

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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