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The policy would replace the district's current bullying policy, 5131.911, and establish a districtwide approach intended to prioritize restorative interventions, train administrators and staff, and develop building-level teams to manage restorative responses.

Kelly (staff member) told the committee, \"By state statute, we are required to have a restorative practices and response policy in place by July 1 of this year,\" and described a rollout that begins with training for the administrative leadership team and continues with turnkey staff training in the fall. Kelly said the district has contracted with EdAdvance to support summer training for administrators and to align building-level plans.

Committee members pressed for specifics about who will carry out restorative processes and what the personnel and budget implications will be. Juanita (policy committee member) said, \"We have another state mandate that is not funded,\" and asked whether responsibilities would fall to principals, assistant principals, counselors, social workers or others. Kelly replied that the initial training will be for building leadership teams and that the school climate coordinator for each building will likely be the principal or an assistant principal, with the aim of developing broader teams over time.

Members asked for a clear timetable and for public posting of who will serve as each building's safe school climate coordinator. Kelly said the regulations will be developed over the coming year, will be shared with the board before implementation, and that the committee would be invited to periodic check-ins during rollout.

The committee also debated the effect of replacing the prior bullying-focused policy. Kate (committee chair) noted the earlier policy explicitly defined bullying behaviors; Kelly said the restorative approach focuses on the causes of behavior and supports for both students who cause harm and those who are harmed. Kelly added, \"We could always add back in any investigatory language, either through a policy or through regulations if we felt that the removal of the bullying policy put us in a position where we needed to have some language in policy for that.\"

The committee approved a motion to recommend the new policy for first reading by the full board; the motion carried.

The committee directed staff to move forward with the planned training partnership with EdAdvance, to develop regulations over the next school year, and to provide periodic updates to the policy committee as implementation proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Danbury School District 5/12/25 Policy Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Danbury Board of Education Policy Committee voted to recommend a first reading of proposed policy 5114.12, the Restorative Practices Response Policy, required by state statute by July 1.","taxTitle","Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut","taxId",13000,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6051029,"Committee backs first read of special-health-care and food-allergy policy; EpiPen and new nasal option noted",411,3314000,3725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a&start=3314&end=3725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a/thumbnail_3314000.jpg","/articles/6051029/Connecticut/Committee-backs-first-read-of-special-health-care-and-food-allergy-policy-EpiPen-and-new-nasal-option-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051029-8d368b6b5e5be8a17142be441d36f0ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157075&Signature=L~PfSI5udgNhqF9Ujh8MYfXWSgiX59YGNzIJVhaciQzgxY6m716EqhKlw9adX-RIErNKyhwtfRDudsU0zWjRruky3Tt5YZdH4GibEYdjmbtf4-fQi4xCjm1r-FOaZ7KOYeOmhPK5Ck~6pySTDz2mqNvQiNlahzsAEiDQXZc1j6KERB8JDS1ECN-b7a-q~HFGz1c6qgVXz7w~WXffaozDMx~bzxY88lqiIU3Y36w4FRlQEvBp0dt8pCvXm~T5gst3ToIF8Q9iSOEXby6TjLiEtyuYhHda8SDhxmeWBD0QMxM3oz5bo0MdeB5j1fu6~ysFjqPDHOlZenQA4SKqfYMXgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danbury Board of Education Policy Committee voted to recommend a first reading of policy 5141.25, addressing special health-care needs and food allergies, including known and unknown allergic reactions and stocked emergency medication.

Kelly (staff member) explained the district's current practice of stocking epinephrine injectors in school nurses' offices and calling 911 for life-threatening reactions. Kelly also told the committee that a nasal spray alternative will become an allowable option beginning July 1 and that the policy text will be updated to permit that formulation once it is approved.

Committee members asked how the district protects students with allergies. Kelly said nurses compile allergy lists annually, notify relevant staff and food-service personnel, and post information for supervising staff. She said bus drivers and food-service staff receive alerts so they can avoid serving or seating students with relevant allergens.

A committee member asked whether outside food for classroom celebrations is allowed. Kelly replied, \"No. No. And I I I know the kids don't love it, but the allergies, is just it's too much of a risk,\" and said the district has limited outside-food celebrations for safety.

The motion to recommend the policy for a first read passed; committee members recorded the motion was made by Juanita and seconded by Al.","Policy 5141.25 (Special Health Care Needs/ Food Allergy) was recommended for first reading. The policy clarifies district protocols for known and unknown allergic reactions, confirms stocked epinephrine injectors in nurse offices, and notes a new nasal spray option permitted after July 1.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6051034,"Policy committee advances psychotropic-drug-use policy for first reading",327,3013000,3340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a&start=3013&end=3340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a/thumbnail_3013000.jpg","/articles/6051034/Connecticut/Policy-committee-advances-psychotropic-drug-use-policy-for-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051034-8d087e61772ee96963bc2b8178cbbeb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157075&Signature=i67UcYmPq-VGrOHophWcK8QnzRaHmISdiPrsqHaiTL8TsVHSdI8WvlHjsC07YK46oTJ1Az7kPKHlldGwFyYpuV~GALTzEXwA4T3OhLhQzjYFbZT2-ybH5RU0W5HhqkigSksThpzpIXWuYnvk6iL9ILEfC81h0cNeb6UTVFOgkvlpJ8PIj8PLq0jGeNHEyUgavVnjTF-cTvX6i9dVyUofa-pagT5uzz9D9~kiwCMSXSVm06~oN1RdR4RpuOWrDZAmHOM8S22hz1ZyFMm7~kgtsaQzskhm1tnfShdgq4XySYYhopRHk87diwcNM8jdELJ3FSo~7jijJKoM2zEirwiOcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danbury Board of Education Policy Committee voted to recommend a first reading of policy 5141.231 (also listed as 4118.231 for personnel), which governs psychotropic drug use by students and school staff.

Kelly (staff member) described the policy as a straightforward prohibition on unauthorized use of psychotropic medications in the school setting and noted that school health and mental-health personnel \"may recommend that a student be evaluated by an appropriate medical practitioner.\" The committee reviewed optional language listing school health personnel and agreed the existing list (nurses, medical advisor, psychologists, social workers, school counselors) was sufficient.

Committee members proposed a small addition to allow the superintendent to designate other school personnel if needed. The committee then voted to forward the policy for first reading by the full board; the motion carried.","The committee recommended first reading of policy 5141.231 / 4118.231 on psychotropic drug use. The policy states that school staff and students may not administer or share psychotropic medication at school, and allows school health and mental-health personnel to recommend medical evaluation where appropriate.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6051037,"Committee forwards CABE-based communicable-disease policy for first reading",109,3054000,3163000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a&start=3054&end=3163","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a/thumbnail_3054000.jpg","/articles/6051037/Connecticut/Committee-forwards-CABE-based-communicable-disease-policy-for-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051037-b44aeb19f0d7d073f670e8771c83d40d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157075&Signature=igxFH~DY5sUe~niYgGZ0BUBnFi76kMfptcvq~nqyWew9VKE0zbhkzdsuwI8pDr82vYDIlUuhb3BDQDtoXrbwU3uBvREh4ldxQhF0Y17g~6eR1WxZ4zQnJlm~0s0HxD2BOp7PsLct17xMpKVdZsDJ1~yLzKmZjfoxBm6BXdhTb1iRnufGxXqC-btea3UDdY59iHfouNAr4ni-LDajMhmicYvwOAZfpTmikNT6ckXd9MIRWHRipK4hszkPMk2pEalnEMpgpa~Y-wGNtoRkc7Ce0OirxxaSwrx3mbQqAJPzgaxunpoilIGsPyQqfb8YZ0IOI~gX8sZM-6V~eSbqTSMmFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danbury Board of Education Policy Committee voted to recommend a first reading of policy 5141.22, Communicable and Infectious Disease, using model language from CABE.

Kelly (staff member) described the policy as \"pretty short\" and noted it is taken from CABE model language. The policy authorizes district staff, in consultation with the district medical advisor and nursing staff, to remove a student from school when there is a serious risk of transmission and to arrange appropriate care and home instruction if needed.

Committee members noted there was little debate on the policy, which updates district language to reflect post-COVID public-health practices. The committee voted to forward the CABE-based policy for a first reading by the full board; the motion carried.","Policy 5141.22 (Communicable and Infectious Disease) was recommended for first reading. The committee said the policy, drawn from CABE model language, provides procedures for removing a student from school when a medical expert determines there is serious risk of disease transmission and for arranging continued instruction as needed.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6051043,"Policy committee recommends first read of expanded student health services policy",896,2059000,2955000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a&start=2059&end=2955","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3459569-b4c0762c02fc2af215fa75a81c7d848a/thumbnail_2059000.jpg","/articles/6051043/Connecticut/Policy-committee-recommends-first-read-of-expanded-student-health-services-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051043-4af32ff94621aa0d1573bf795bd43469/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157075&Signature=eNQkMOAIU5zwGLgVKYeK4E8DGqFwOlWRqoxRk5gQ6kVxsmR5lPhcwpZVUneMEeg3RFwP74k1ixO6IIBsZYlhZ4XUY0hH87zX-96QLbsE0r05BdCUBo4JrzicFJqL5dv2wt04-VXgQqAtPRwBSJstIwYkEf5p42IhpHleQ258NS8uOctTIKkIBvayzDQweUgdahAwd4II6cuOTQjwVuLoGqfnENfTNxXXwL8TXhEFvFRmEfKwtgjGJtT3MB~graI0u8c0id8epQZPCsWHoiZX4-OjbrPSdHHo17O3BAaFid~bxBKOpmy9WiYHtStdGA3aeZGsbGezs1-Gsn9H4qWcDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danbury Board of Education Policy Committee voted to recommend a first reading of revised policy 5141.21, Student Health Services, which consolidates state statutory requirements for physicals, immunizations and health screenings into district policy.

Kelly (staff member) said the revised policy combines CABE-recommended language with district practices and state requirements and \"goes over all the legal requirements of the age levels and grade levels at which students have to have, their physicals done, the requirements for immunizations, tuberculosis screenings, eye and vision screening, scoliosis screening in the school environment.\"

The revision specifies which personnel oversee student health services in the district and clarifies that health records are protected under federal privacy law. Kelly identified Carrie Burke as the district's coordinator of health services and said the policy clarifies nurse responsibilities for monitoring health needs and coordinating emergency responses.

The policy spells out screening schedules: vision screenings at kindergarten, first, third, fourth and fifth grades; hearing screenings at elementary levels; and postural (scoliosis) screenings for females in grades five and seven and males in grades eight and nine when not already completed during a student's physical exam. The policy also outlines tuberculosis testing criteria recommended by the district medical advisor and summarizes required immunizations under Connecticut law.

On immunization exemptions a member of the public asked, \"Are there any waivers given at any time?\" Kelly replied that religious exemptions were discontinued in recent years and that \"any student that's entered since that change in statutory language is required to have the vaccinations,\" except in rare, documented medical circumstances.

The committee voted to forward the policy to the full board for first reading and asked staff to provide a cost estimate to the finance committee, noting that implementation will require personnel time and professional learning days for staff.","The committee voted to forward revised policy 5141.21 (Student Health Services) for a first reading. The policy consolidates statutory health requirements into district policy, clarifies responsibilities for screenings and records, and updates language on sports physicals and immunizations.","actionData","errors"]

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