Bellingham Public Schools encourages the reporting, consistent with the district鈥檚 procedures, of improper governmental actions by any district officers or employees and will protect employees against retaliatory employment actions for reporting improper governmental actions when the reports are made in compliance with this policy and related procedure.
District officers and employees are prohibited from taking retaliatory action against an employee because the employee has in good faith reported alleged improper governmental action in accordance with this policy and related procedure.
The superintendent/designee will establish procedures for receiving and acting on employee reports of improper governmental actions and responding to allegations of retaliation.
| Cross References: | Content |
|---|---|
Policy 3421 – Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention |
| Legal References: | Content |
|---|---|
RCW 42.41 聽聽Local Government Whistleblower Protection |
| Management Resources: | Content |
|---|---|
2023 – December Issue 2015 – October Policy Issue |