1320 – Suspension of the Policy
The Board may, by majority vote at a properly noticed public meeting, temporarily suspend the application of a Board-adopted policy when the Board determines that such action is necessary or appropriate to serve the interests of the NWESD 189.
Any action to suspend a policy will:
- Identify the specific policy or portion thereof being suspended;
- State the reason for the suspension;
- Specify the duration of the suspension or the conditions under which the policy will be reinstated; and
- Be recorded in the official minutes of the Board meeting.
Unless otherwise stated, suspended policies will automatically be reinstated at the conclusion of the suspension period.
The Board will not suspend any policy that is required by federal and/or state law or regulation, including rules adopted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Nothing in this policy authorizes the suspension of legal obligations imposed on the NWESD 189 by law.
The Superintendent, or designee, shall be authorized to use best judgment in the absence of a specific policy or procedure, provided such action shall not be in conflict with the general aims and objectives of the NWESD 189 or with any local, state, or federal ordinances, statutes, regulations, or directives.
Whenever action in the absence of specific policy has been taken by the Superintendent, or designee, which creates a potential for controversy or a potential for the incurring of NWESD 189 financial obligation or where the situation is likely to reoccur frequently, then such action shall be brought to the attention of the Board at its next regular meeting. In situations where a reasonable person could determine the above actions taken should be brought to the immediate attention of the Board, the Superintendent shall immediately, or as soon as possible, consult with the Board president as to the advisability of calling a special Board meeting to review the action.
The Superintendent, or designee, shall be authorized to temporarily act contrary to Board policy provided, in his/her professional judgment, such action is appropriate 1) to protect the health or safety of students/staff, 2) to comply with county, state, or federal statutes, or 3) for other just cause. Whenever such action is deemed appropriate, it shall be brought to the attention of the Board at its next regular meeting. In situations where a reasonable person could determine the above actions taken should be brought to the immediate attention of the Board, the Superintendent shall immediately, or as soon as possible, consult with the Board president as to the advisability of calling a special Board meeting to review the action.
First Reading:
Second Reading: 02/09/77 (as 8240)
Revised: 04/22/92 (as 8240)
Revised: 09/27/00
Revised: 10/25/00 (recodified 1320)
Revised: 03/28/01
Revised: 08/25/26
Reference:
RCW 28A.320.010
RCW 28A.320.040
Date Revised: 8/25/26