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Committee previews employee ombuds pilot policy, recommends starting with independent contractor model
Summary
The committee heard a presentation on a draft employee ombuds policy proposing a limited pilot focused on employees, emphasizing ombuds principles (independence, impartiality, informality, confidentiality). Staff recommended starting with an independent contractor to preserve neutrality; the committee asked for more detail and will continue discussion in January.
Policy staff presented a draft employee ombuds policy outlining the role, core values and operational limits for an ombuds program restricted initially to district employees.
Staff described the ombuds model as a neutral, informal resource that can receive confidential concerns, provide information and suggest informal resolutions, and report recurring issues to improve organizational systems. The presentation emphasized four principles from the International…
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