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5271 - Reporting Improper Governmental Action (Whistleblower Protection)

  • Policy

The district encourages the reporting, consistent with the district’s procedures, of improper governmental actions by any district officers or employees and will protect employees against retaliatory actions for reporting improper governmental actions when the reports are made in compliance with this policy and related procedure.

District officers and employees are prohibited from taking retaliatory action against an employee because the employee has in good faith reported alleged improper governmental action in accordance with this policy and related procedure.

The superintendent/designee will establish procedures for receiving and acting on employee reports of improper governmental actions and responding to allegations of retaliation.

 

Cross References:

District Policy 3421 – Child Abuse and Neglect

 

Legal References: 

Chapter 42.41 RCW

Local Government Whistleblowers Protection

 

Management Resources:

2023 – December Issue

2015 – October Issue

 

Adoption Date:  September 20, 2006 

Revised Date: April 24, 2024

 

Administrator Responsibilities:

  • 5000 Series
Policies & Procedures
Series 2000 - Instruction
Series 3000 - Student
Series 4000 - Community Relations
Series 5000 - Personnel Services
Series 6000 - Management Support

 

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