Board authorizes submission of emergency-closure waiver for Dec. 17–18, 2025 to OSPI
April 30, 2026 | Pullman School District, School Districts, Washington
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Pullman School District administrators asked the board to approve submission of an emergency-closure waiver to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for storm-related school closures that occurred on Dec. 17, 2025 (all district schools) and Dec. 18, 2025 (one school).
The superintendent explained the state recently opened its process for waiver requests and encouraged a timely submission because many districts would likely apply after the severe windstorm in Eastern Washington. A board member moved to change the waiver discussion to an action item and then moved and seconded a motion to approve the submission of the waiver to OSPI.
The motion carried on a voice vote. Administrators emphasized that approval by the board only authorizes submission; final approval rests with OSPI. If OSPI grants the waiver, students would not be required to make up the days and staff would follow contractual obligations for workdays and hours.
The superintendent explained the state recently opened its process for waiver requests and encouraged a timely submission because many districts would likely apply after the severe windstorm in Eastern Washington. A board member moved to change the waiver discussion to an action item and then moved and seconded a motion to approve the submission of the waiver to OSPI.
The motion carried on a voice vote. Administrators emphasized that approval by the board only authorizes submission; final approval rests with OSPI. If OSPI grants the waiver, students would not be required to make up the days and staff would follow contractual obligations for workdays and hours.
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