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	Comments on: Letter: Is Washougal High School really looking out for the safety of its students?	</title>
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		By: Ted		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I agree the school should disclose  to parents consistently in an appropriate manner. I too am frustrated by the communication as a parent in WSD at times. But there are legal limitations on what they can say and perhaps it is pending criminal investigation which further restricts what they can say publicly. Post employment, they are very limited in what they can write to parents or risk libel or defamation. Seems like the school did the right thing by firing the teacher after they became aware. That may be all they can legally do. 

As for pre-hire background and employment verifications, schools can certainly ask why the person left, but it’s nearly universal practice in HR not to give  details on why a person left, whether it was voluntary or involuntary, etc. Some schools will only verify employment dates. So what you might be assuming is due diligence isn’t actually how it works in the world of HR.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree the school should disclose  to parents consistently in an appropriate manner. I too am frustrated by the communication as a parent in WSD at times. But there are legal limitations on what they can say and perhaps it is pending criminal investigation which further restricts what they can say publicly. Post employment, they are very limited in what they can write to parents or risk libel or defamation. Seems like the school did the right thing by firing the teacher after they became aware. That may be all they can legally do. </p>
<p>As for pre-hire background and employment verifications, schools can certainly ask why the person left, but it’s nearly universal practice in HR not to give  details on why a person left, whether it was voluntary or involuntary, etc. Some schools will only verify employment dates. So what you might be assuming is due diligence isn’t actually how it works in the world of HR.</p>
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		By: Nicole Elliott		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole Elliott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9350&quot;&gt;Diana Mckee&lt;/a&gt;.

From what I understand not even parents can be friends on social media with teachers their students have and coaches/teachers/staff should definitely not be interacting with students on social media. I plan to address this in a letter to the superintendent.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9350">Diana Mckee</a>.</p>
<p>From what I understand not even parents can be friends on social media with teachers their students have and coaches/teachers/staff should definitely not be interacting with students on social media. I plan to address this in a letter to the superintendent.</p>
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		By: Jahn		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jahn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 03:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9319&quot;&gt;Nicole Elliott&lt;/a&gt;.

Citing*]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9319">Nicole Elliott</a>.</p>
<p>Citing*</p>
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		By: Diana Mckee		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Mckee]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 06:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9319&quot;&gt;Nicole Elliott&lt;/a&gt;.

Thank you Nicole for writing this.More people now know.I just found out he is friends with a freshman girl on Snapchat.Why is that.Pretty sure employees or coach are not to befriend students on social media.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9319">Nicole Elliott</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you Nicole for writing this.More people now know.I just found out he is friends with a freshman girl on Snapchat.Why is that.Pretty sure employees or coach are not to befriend students on social media.</p>
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		By: Shane M		</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9348</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane M]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9272&quot;&gt;Joey&lt;/a&gt;.

Masks are nothing more than compliance costumes for the gullible.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9272">Joey</a>.</p>
<p>Masks are nothing more than compliance costumes for the gullible.</p>
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		By: Diana		</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9322</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9320&quot;&gt;Nicole Elliott&lt;/a&gt;.

Yes it’s scheduled for Tuesday.I don’t know about other sports schedules but the Boys Basketball program will be at an away game.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9320">Nicole Elliott</a>.</p>
<p>Yes it’s scheduled for Tuesday.I don’t know about other sports schedules but the Boys Basketball program will be at an away game.</p>
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		By: Nicole Elliott		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole Elliott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9299&quot;&gt;Chris&lt;/a&gt;.

Yes Chris. Im using one topic to make a point about another topic with the intent to address communication inconsistencies and the safety measures concerning our kids.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9299">Chris</a>.</p>
<p>Yes Chris. Im using one topic to make a point about another topic with the intent to address communication inconsistencies and the safety measures concerning our kids.</p>
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		By: Nicole Elliott		</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9320</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole Elliott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9241&quot;&gt;Marie&lt;/a&gt;.

I believe there is a school board meeting coming up that I would encourage you and any other parents to attend, concerning this matter.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9241">Marie</a>.</p>
<p>I believe there is a school board meeting coming up that I would encourage you and any other parents to attend, concerning this matter.</p>
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		By: Nicole Elliott		</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9319</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole Elliott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9249&quot;&gt;Karlee Hofman&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Karlee. No, I do not have ADD. ;) This is a style of writing I chose to make a point about the inconsistencies we are noticing as parents when it comes to communication concerning our childrens safety. I understand you were focused on learning more about the mask protest which may have been what hindered you from seeing my point.

Please keep in mind that this is subjective writing which is why it is posted under the opinion editorials. Siting sources is not required but you can find information when you do your own research. 

As for me personally, I chose to protect the names of my sources as they will decide in their own time when and how they wish to come forward.

And just to clarify, I too think the protest was a good thing. Its great to see our younger generations standing for what they believe in and doing it with honor.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9249">Karlee Hofman</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Karlee. No, I do not have ADD. 😉 This is a style of writing I chose to make a point about the inconsistencies we are noticing as parents when it comes to communication concerning our childrens safety. I understand you were focused on learning more about the mask protest which may have been what hindered you from seeing my point.</p>
<p>Please keep in mind that this is subjective writing which is why it is posted under the opinion editorials. Siting sources is not required but you can find information when you do your own research. </p>
<p>As for me personally, I chose to protect the names of my sources as they will decide in their own time when and how they wish to come forward.</p>
<p>And just to clarify, I too think the protest was a good thing. Its great to see our younger generations standing for what they believe in and doing it with honor.</p>
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		By: Jame111		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jame111]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9249&quot;&gt;Karlee Hofman&lt;/a&gt;.

And it’s “through” not “threw”🙄 if you’re going to call someone ADD you might not want to be a moron]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-is-washougal-high-school-really-looking-out-for-the-safety-of-its-students/#comment-9249">Karlee Hofman</a>.</p>
<p>And it’s “through” not “threw”🙄 if you’re going to call someone ADD you might not want to be a moron</p>
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