Vallecitos School District approves telecommuting policy

The Vallecitos School District board approved a policy on telecommuting by school district employees.

The board’s 5-0 vote, Aug. 11, approved an addition to the district bylaws which provides a policy for staff members who desire to work from home or other off-campus locations.

“We have the option under the circumstances,” Linda Miller, business manager of Vallecitos School District, said.

Telecommuting may be allowed on a discretionary basis and is entirely voluntary. Either a department or employee may request a full-time, part-time or short-term remote work arrangement. Before entering into...