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Board adopts updated oath policy after debate over federal vs. state wording
Mercer Island School District Board of Directors · November 14, 2025
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Summary
The Mercer Island School District board approved edits to the oath of office policy to mirror a 2025 change in state law (citing RCW 28A.343.360). Some members questioned whether the oath should explicitly reference federal laws; the board adopted the revised policy by voice vote.
The Mercer Island School District board voted to adopt revisions to its oath‑of‑office policy to align with a 2025 legislative update to Washington law.
Staff introduced the change to Policy 1111 and cited RCW 28A.343.360 as the source of the new…
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