OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) voted to adopt a discipline resolution at the March board meeting, affirming its commitment to improving school discipline practices in Washington.

The board pledges to collaborate with districts and communities to promote best practices, and explore incorporation of a discipline indicator in the Statewide Indicators of Educational System Health framework.

RENTON, Wash. – The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) will consider a discipline resolution, and will designate Required Action Districts (RAD) at the March 5-6 board meeting in Renton, at the Puget Sound Educational Service District.

What:      State Board of Education Board Meeting

When:      8:30 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, March 5
                 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, Thursday, March 6

Vancouver, Wash. – The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) unanimously voted to adopt an anti-bullying resolution affirming the board’s commitment to strongly support the inclusion of students in the development of anti-bullying policies within school communities.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) will vote on an anti-bullying resolution at the Nov. 14-15 board meeting in Vancouver, at the ESD 112 office.

What:      State Board of Education Board Meeting

When:      8 am to 5:25 pm, Thursday, November 14
                 8 am to 3 pm, Friday, November 15

OLYMPIA, Wash. – On September 26, the Washington State Board of Education approved a resolution urging districts to discontinue the use of Native American mascots.

The resolution echoes the findings of the 2005 American Psychological Association report citing the adverse effect of Native American mascots on students. Several states, including Oregon in 2012, have passed resolutions related to the Native American mascot issue.