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WASA places a high priority on supporting its members 24 hours a day.
The executive staff are experienced, professional colleagues who are
available to advise members on personal and professional matters in all
situations related to their roles a education leaders.
What is the WASA Professional
Assistance Program?
WASA recognizes the need for continual improvement of the profession and
is prepared and committed to provide professional assistance to its
members.
Since an individual member's problems and needs affect and relate
to all school administrators, WASA established the Professional
Standards and Ethics Committee (one representative from each WASA
region) to provide direction with the following:
- Advise and Counsel
- Legal Services
- Ethics Assistance
- Member Services
The support
WASA gives its members is incredible!
The staff has an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise.
They are easily accessible to provide any and all available
services.
—Beverly Johnson-Torelli
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Kennewick School
District
Chair, WASA Professional Standards & Ethics Committee
ADVICE AND
COUNSEL
WASA will provide the counsel of qualified, experienced administrators
to any member who faces a problem or potential problem related to his or
her professional assignment. WASA’s executive director will
arrange for confidential help.
LEGAL
SERVICES
WASA members have a $250,000 Educators Professional Liability Policy to
protect them in the legal situations they face daily. Sponsored by WASA,
the policy is available at no additional cost to members.Members also
are eligible for legal assistance with due process, contract rights and
other issues related to their professional assignment. WASA’s
contribution for legal assistance is up to $2,500.
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Upon approval by the Executive Director, initial
counsel with a WASA-recommended attorney is $300.
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The remaining $2,200 must be approved by the WASA
Professional Standards and Ethics Committee.
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For each year of uninterrupted membership, joint
WASA/AASA members may be eligible through AASA for an additional $1,000
in defense expense reimbursement up to $10,000, subject to a $500
deductible.
Call WASA before you call an attorney!
Reimbursement shall not be provided for legal services obtained prior to
contacting the WASA executive staff.
ETHICS ASSISTANCE
In 1999, the WASA Board of Directors adopted a Code of
Ethics to provide guidance to WASA members. The WASA administrative team
is available to provide advice and counsel for members on ethical issues
they may encounter as a result of their district or professional
responsibilities.
PROBLEM
SOLVING
WASA provides the networking capability within the organization or in
concert with other agencies to assist school districts or members in
problem resolution.
CONFLICT INTERVENTION
Conflict intervention among parties within school
districts is sometimes needed. Teams composed of representatives from
WASA, the Washington State School Directors’ Association and the
Association of Washington School Principals are available to assist in
diffusing conflicts between board/superintendent, board/staff or board
member/board member and to recommend positive alternatives.
CONTRACT
REVIEW
Whether negotiating a new employment contract or updating an existing
one, WASA provides contract evaluation and recommendations to support
members in a variety of employment positions.
MENTORSHIP
WASA provides peer mentors for all new superintendents. Mentors for any
new or experienced WASA members will be appointed upon request.
CAREER
COUNSELING
Confidential and professional support is available for all members with
assistance in their career paths, employment opportunities and contract
development.
RETIREMENT COUNSELING
WASA staff members can assist WASA members in preparing
for retirement.
Contact Paul Rosier for
additional information.
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