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3420 Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to expect school administrators, educators, and support staff to…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3421 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Response

All staff are responsible for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect, including exploitation, to the proper authorities and/or…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3422 Student Sports – Concussion, Head Injuries and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Concussion and Head Injury  The Seattle School Board recognizes that concussions and head injuries may occur in children…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3423 Parent/Guardian Administration of Marijuana for Medical Purposes

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to permit students with a valid Washington recognition card…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3424 Opioid-Related Overdose Response

The Seattle School Board recognizes that the opioid epidemic is a public health crisis and access to opioid-related…

(last updated: 2024 )

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3432 Emergencies

The District is committed to having current plans and procedures in place to maximize safety for all students…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3433 Gangs and Hate Groups

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that there shall be no tolerance for behavior and…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3434 Pregnant Students and Teenage Parents

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that pregnant students and teenage parents be allowed to…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3510 Associated Student Bodies

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that an associated student body (ASB) will be formed…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3515 Student Awards, Prizes and Incentives

The Seattle School Board recognizes and supports providing students with prizes or awards that meaningfully serve as incentives…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3520 Student Fees, Fines, or Charges

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that student fees, charges, fines, restitution, and damage deposits…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3530 Fundraising Activities Involving Students

The School Board acknowledges that the solicitation of funds from students, staff and citizens must be limited since…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3540 Student Internet Access

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that, as a condition of students having access to…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4000 Public Information Program

The district shall strive to maintain effective two-way communication channels with the public.  Such channels shall enable the…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4010 Staff Communications Responsibilities

Staff share the responsibility for communicating and interpreting the district mission, its policies, programs, goals and objectives to…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4020 Confidential Communications

The Board recognizes that school staff must exercise a delicate balance regarding the treatment of information that was…

(last updated: 2025 )

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4040 Public Access to District Records

Full access to information concerning the administration and operations of the district shall be afforded to the public…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4060 Distribution of Information

Sending Information Home with Students  Items from these sources may be sent home with students:  Officially approved district…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4070 Archives and Records Management

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to:  Provide for the efficient and economical control over…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4110 Family and Community Advisory and Oversight Committees

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to encourage participation by members of the community to…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4120 School-Support Organizations

The Board encourages the formation of parent-teacher-student associations at each school building for the purpose of providing an…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4129 Family Engagement

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to encourage and support meaningful family engagement in education…

(last updated: 2025 )

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4130 Title I Parent and Family Engagement

The Seattle School Board recognizes that parent and family engagement helps students participating in Title I programs to…

(last updated: 2025 )

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4140 Collaborative Governance Structures

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that the district encourage and facilitate, through the implementation…

(last updated: 2022 )

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4200 School Visitations and Maintaining Safe and Orderly Environments

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to encourage school visitation by parents/guardians, family members, and…

(last updated: 2025 )

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