Board narrows language on release‑time religious instruction, keeps background‑check assurances
Board discussed revisions to policy 5223 on release‑time religious instruction, decided to retain language requiring assurances about background checks for private entities, and asked legal counsel to confirm whether checks or an insurer’s assurance satisfies state law before finalizing the policy text.
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During deliberations on revised board policy 5223, trustees discussed how the district should treat private entities seeking to provide off‑campus release‑time religious instruction for students. Board members asked whether the district should require private providers to submit criminal record checks or accept an assurance that checks will be performed.
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