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Committee confirms independent medical evaluations for fitness determinations under Policy 315
Summary
Board members asked who determines fitness for duty under Policy 315; administration said independent medical evaluators review job descriptions and make determinations.
During the policy review, a board member asked who determines whether an employee is ‘‘unfit to perform the essential job functions’’ as described in Policy 315 (Medical Inquiries and Examinations). Administration said the district relies on independent medical evaluations tied to the employee’s essential job duties.
A member asked whether a personal physician’s note would suffice. Administration replied that the district typically requires an independent evaluator who reviews the job description and makes an objective determination.
“Typically in this process, the district would have them see an independent evaluator,” administration said. The committee noted the process is consistent with existing practice and that the district would continue to rely on objective criteria and independent medical review to resolve fitness questions.
Why it matters: The clarification informs employees, board members and the public about how fitness‑for‑duty determinations will be handled and who makes the determination. No policy text change or vote was recorded at this meeting.
