Policy_Manual_2-12-2024

interpreter for the hearing-impaired employee if the interpreter is not otherwise compensated for those services. Utah Code § 78-24a-2 A hearing-impaired employee means a deaf or hard-of-hearing person who required the assistance of a qualified interpreter for communicative purpose. Utah Code § 78-24a-1(2) The Board shall select an interpreter from a list of qualified interpreters compiled by the Utah Division of Rehabilitation Services to interpret proceedings for deaf persons. If none of the listed interpreters are available or are unable to provide effective interpreting with the particular hearing- impaired person, then the Board shall appoint another qualified interpreter who is able to accurately and simultaneously communicate with and translate information to and from the particular hearing-impaired person involved. Utah Code § 78-24a-6(2) A hearing-impaired employee may waive the right to the services of an interpreter by filing a written waiver with the Board. Utah Code § 78-24a-9

PROTECTION FROM RETALIATION Issue Date: 9/12/96

The Board or its agents shall not take adverse action against an employee because the employee has opposed any prohibited employment practice or because the employee has filed charges, testified, assisted, or participated in any proceeding, investigation, or hearing involving the District.

MEDIA CONTACTS Issue Date: 9/12/96

All District employees shall coordinate with the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee all materials prepared for publication regarding District matters. Where possible, all employees shall consult with the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee prior to providing any statements regarding District matters to any member of the media.

3.0610 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES: ASSOCIATION AND PARTICIPATION

3.0610.01 ASSOCIATION AND ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION Issue Date: 9/12/96

No person shall be granted or denied District employment by reason of membership or non- membership in any labor organization, labor union or any other type of association.

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