OLD VERSION

DATE: October 31, 2005

TO: _________________________________________

FROM: DR. DEAN STENEHJEM

SUPERINTENDENT

SUBJECT: SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE

This is to advise you and serve as notice pursuant to Merit System Rule WAC 357-31-330 (9) and Article 18.8 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees; you are being placed on leave without pay status during the times listed below for the 2005/2006 school year. The leave without pay status is for the customary winter holiday, spring break and summer closure of the Washington State School for the Blind. School will be officially closed:

Winter Holiday - December 19, 2005 through January 2, 2006

Spring Break - April 3, 2006 through April 7, 2006

Summer Closure - June 22, 2006 through the start of the 2006/2007 school year

The breaks start after your last scheduled shift prior to the break and ends with your first scheduled shift following the break. If you have any questions about your particular shift, please ask your supervisor. You will be notified if it becomes necessary to change the above schedule.

Please be advised that pursuant to RCW 50.44.050 and 50.44.053, this notice:

A. Will result in a denial of unemployment benefits;

B. There is a possibility of retroactive benefits if you are not offered an opportunity to perform services in the second academic year or term; and

C. To be eligible for retroactive benefits, you must file a timely claim for benefits each week for which retroactive benefits would be sought.

Have an enjoyable holiday! SUPERVISORS USE ONLY

Note schedule modifications below and return to the

cc: Supervisor Personnel Office

Payroll From To

School Closure File Winter Holiday ________ ________

Spring Break ________ ________

Summer Closure ________ ________

Supervisor Initials ________

NEW VERSION

DATE: October 31, 2005

TO: _________________________________________

FROM: Dr. Dean Stenehjem, Superintendent

SUBJECT: School Closure Notice

This letter is to inform you that you will be placed on leave without pay status during the scheduled school closure dates listed below:

Winter Holiday: December 19, 2005 through January 2, 2006

Spring Break: April 3, 2006 through April 7, 2006

Summer Closure: June 22, 2006 through the start of the 2006/2007 school year

The breaks start after your last scheduled shift prior to the break and ends with your first scheduled shift following the break. You will be notified if it is necessary to change the above schedule.

This notice (according to RCW 50.44.050 and 50.44.053):

Will result in a denial of unemployment benefits;

You may receive retroactive benefits if you are not offered the opportunity to work following the scheduled breaks listed above. To be eligible, you must file a timely claim each week.

If you have any questions about your shift, please ask your supervisor. Have an enjoyable holiday!

cc: Supervisor

Payroll

School Closure File