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Board begins first reading of Policy 3210 (non‑discrimination); directors seek RCW alignment
Summary
Directors reviewed a revised nondiscrimination policy (Policy 3210) in first reading. At least one director asked staff to verify the policy’s definitions align word‑for‑word with state statute (RCW) and to confirm whether parental status and pregnancy are covered elsewhere.
The board held a first reading of proposed Policy 3210 (Non‑Discrimination). Directors raised concerns about some wording in the policy’s definitions that do not match state statutory language and noted the board’s existing policy set already includes related protections—for example, a separate policy the board reviewed that addresses pregnancy and parental status.
Director discussion focused on whether the district should use statutory wording verbatim where state law is the controlling standard and whether any omitted categories are covered by other district policies. Staff indicated the revision is intended to align with recent legal changes and that they would double‑check definitions and cross‑references to ensure consistency with RCW and other district policies before returning the policy for a subsequent board reading.
Directors agreed to move the draft policy forward from first reading after staff confirmed they will verify statutory language and cross‑references and incorporate any needed edits. No final policy adoption occurred at this meeting; it remained a first reading.
