1. Administrators – Certificated and Classified
      2. Everett Licensed Nurses’ Association (RNs & LPNs)
      3. Service Employees International Union
      TO:
      All EPS Employees
      FR:
      Lynn Evans
      Executive Director, Human Resources
      DT:
      October 30, 2009
      RE:
      INCLEMENT WEATHER
      Weather patterns may vary widely throughout the district and the area. The following information is provided as a
      reminder on policies and procedures in the likelihood of inclement weather.
      Summarized below are the leave options for each employee group. Remember to electronically record your absence
      when you are unable to report to work due to inclement weather.
      Administrators – Certificated and Classified
      Employees who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled hours because of inclement weather may use
      vacation days or leave without pay.
      Everett Association of Paraeducators and Paraeducator/Specialists
      In the event school(s) are closed due to inclement weather, employees assigned fewer than 260 days shall not report to
      school, and shall make-up the day later in the school year along with the students.
      In the event school(s) have a late start time due to weather conditions, employees with an annual assignment of
      fewer
      than 260 days
      will be expected to arrive at school as close to the regular workday start time as is safe. These
      employees may use personal leave or leave without pay if they do not report to work or work fewer than their scheduled
      hours because of inclement weather. Employees also may use compensatory time in accordance with normal District
      policies and procedures.
      Everett Association of Educational Office Personnel (Secretaries)
      260-Day Employees:
      In the event school(s) are closed or have a late start time due to weather conditions, employees with an
      annual
      assignment of 260 days
      will be expected to arrive at school as close to the regular workday start time as is safe.
      These employees may use vacation days, personal leave or leave without pay if they do not report to work or work
      fewer than their scheduled hours because of inclement weather. Employees also may use compensatory time in
      accordance with normal District policies and procedures.
      Fewer than 260 Day Employees:
      In the event school(s) are closed due to inclement weather, employees assigned
      fewer than
      260 days shall not report
      to school, and shall make-up the day later in the school year along with the students. In the event school(s) have a late
      start time due to weather conditions, employees with an annual assignment of
      fewer than 260 days
      will be expected to
      arrive at school as close to the regular workday start time as is safe. These employees may use personal leave or leave
      without pay if they do not report to work or work less than their scheduled hours because of inclement weather.
      Employees also may use compensatory time in accordance with normal District policies and procedures.
      Everett Education Association (Teachers, Counselors, OT/PT, etc.)
      If schools are open, employees who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled hours because of inclement
      weather may use emergency leave, personal days or leave without pay.
      Additionally, in the event school(s) have a late start time due to weather conditions or other emergency closure
      circumstance, employees will be expected to arrive at school as close to the regular workday start time as is safe.
      In the event school(s) have an early student dismissal due to weather conditions or other emergency closure
      circumstance, employees will be expected to remain on site until the supervisory and safety concerns of students have
      been met. In such situations, there shall be no reduction of the employee’s pay or deduction of leave benefits.
      Everett Licensed Nurses’ Association (RNs & LPNs)
      If schools are open, employees who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled hours because of inclement
      weather may report the absence as leave without pay.
      Service Employees International Union
      Employees who are assigned to work
      fewer than 260 days
      who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled
      hours because of inclement weather may use vacation days or leave without pay.
      Employees who work a full year
      (260 days)
      who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled hours because of
      inclement weather may use vacation days or leave without pay.
      Northwest Washington Building Construction and Trades Council (Mechanics)
      Employees who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled hours because of inclement weather may use
      vacation days or leave without pay
      Unrepresented Employees
      Employees assigned to work
      fewer than 260 days
      who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled hours
      because of inclement weather shall report the absence as leave without pay.
      Full year (260 day)
      employees who do not report to work or work fewer than scheduled hours because of inclement
      weather may use vacation days or leave without pay. Employees also may use compensatory time in accordance with
      normal District policies and procedures.
      We hope this information is helpful for you. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call my office at
      425.385.4101.

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