Priority 4: Preserving Parents Rights and Transparency

Ephrata School Board Statement:

The Ephrata School District Board of Directors believes that families are essential partners in the education of their children. We are committed to ensuring that parents and guardians have meaningful opportunities to engage in, understand and contribute to decisions affecting their child's educational experience.

We acknowledge and follow all current Washington state laws that govern curriculum, instructional materials and student rights. At the same time, we believe there is a need to preserve the rights of parents to be informed about their children's learning - especially when it comes to sensitive or personally significant topics.

The Ephrata School District will advocate for legislation that maintains transparency, affirms parental rights and supports open communication between families and schools. This includes ensuring timely access to instructional materials, transparency in curriculum decisions and appropriate avenues for parental input.

Preserving parental rights and promoting transparency will be a legislative priority for the Ephrata School District as we work to maintain partnerships with families and ensure our schools reflect the values and priorities of our community.