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Board hears Narcan policy wording change and petty‑theft threshold adjusted to felony level in conduct code

October 10, 2025 | Manatee, School Districts, Florida


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Board hears Narcan policy wording change and petty‑theft threshold adjusted to felony level in conduct code
Board members reviewed a set of four board policies at the Oct. 10 workshop, including a Narcan use policy and the district student conduct (petty acts) guidance.

Board member Heather asked that the district policy explicitly include adults as potential recipients of Narcan administration, citing instances when nurses had used it on adults during car pickup lines. A staff member confirmed the wording had already been updated to reference students and adults.

During a separate discussion of the code of conduct, board member Mr. James asked about a change to the theft threshold. A staff member answered: “Anything above $750 is now considered a felony,” reflecting state law adjustments to felony thresholds. Staff said the policy language was adjusted to align with that threshold but emphasized that calling law enforcement generally remains a discretionary decision and that whether prosecutors pursue charges is outside district control.

Board members raised concerns about consistent application. One board member urged staff to maintain discretion to avoid inconsistent enforcement across schools and to make sure administrators apply discipline practices longitudinally and equitably.

The policies are being advertised for public comment and will be brought back for board consideration this winter, with staff saying the likely approval window is in December. The Narcan wording change was reported as already incorporated into the draft; the theft threshold change was described as an update required by state felony thresholds and by the district’s policy review.

No formal vote was taken on these policy changes at the workshop; they remain on the public comment and adoption track.

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