Tuesday, October 18, 2011

LW School District Administration publishes less restrictive Pet Policy.

The Lake Washington School District Administration writes....

"In order to manage the risks associated with the presence of dogs on district property, the following restrictions applies to dogs on school grounds and in buildings:

No dogs are allowed on district property between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any school day, except for bona fide service dogs. No dogs are permitted in district athletic stadiums at any time, except for bona fide service dogs.

*At all other times dogs must be leashed and controlled by owners. Owner must clean up after their dogs and remove waste from district premises.

Service animals and guide dogs are allowed on district property in accordance with state law. The definition of a guide dog and service animal are found in RCW 49.60.040 (8) and (24)."

-- Entire Pet Policy is here:  LWSD website, Administrative Policy, Adopted 8/29/2011

* Previous Administrative Pet Policy restricted dogs on leash after school hours when students (children) were present.  According to the Administration (10/6) new Pet Policy signs will be posted at every school after they are made.  The School Board doesn't vote on Administrative Policies.  B.Y.

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