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Board advances social-media and sick-leave policy updates in first readings
Summary
The Richland board approved first readings of a revised social-media/electronic communications policy (5272) and a renumbered sick-leave policy (5321→5401); staff will refine procedures, produce an approved-platforms list and align sick-leave procedures with collective bargaining agreements.
The Richland School District board approved first readings of two policy updates: a revised social-media and electronic communications policy (Policy 5272) and a renumbering and procedure-focused revision to the sick-leave policy (moving from Policy 5321 to 5401).
On the social-media policy, staff presented a redlined draft that incorporated prior feedback and reorganized material into a clearer policy plus procedures. Board members discussed definitions for "district-approved" and "district-sponsored" platforms, public-records/searchability requirements and how clubs and staff will be transitioned to approved platforms. Tiffany and other directors urged that the district publish a vetted list of approved apps and incorporate the list into annual staff training; the communications office (PIO) will lead the process. The board approved the policy for first reading and asked staff to develop procedures that include a practical list of approved platforms and guidance for club advisors.
On sick leave, staff moved detailed rules into procedures while keeping policy-level language concise. Staff noted a need to cross-check procedures with collective bargaining agreements before returning with final language. Directors approved the policy for first reading and asked the staff to align procedure language with CBAs and correct minor procedural numeric details.
What’s next: Staff will prepare procedural documents—the approved-platforms list and implementation/training guidance for social-media use—and cross-reference sick-leave procedures with bargaining agreements before bringing final policies back for the second reading.
