Board adopts policy updates tied to recent law changes, including open‑records and fire‑drill rules

The Dixon County School Board on Sept. 25 approved a package of policy updates that administrators said reflect recent changes in state law and the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) model policies. Board members approved second‑read or first‑read motions for several policies, including a revision to the district's open‑records policy (policy 1.407) that aligns with recent legal changes "on how citizens can submit open records request," and an update to the emergency preparedness plan (policy 3.202) to reflect new rules concerning fire drills. Other actions included approval of district goals (policy 1.7) and adoption of revisions to community use of facilities (policy 3.206), student assignment (policy 6.205) and student records (policy 6.6). The board also approved policy 6.206 on open enrollment/transfers on first read; administrators said the policy tracks TSBA guidance and that footnotes will be added at second read. A board presenter summarized that "these changes are a reflection of changes in the law" and recommended approval. Each motion to adopt the listed policies passed by recorded vote with board members voting "aye."