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District presents multiple student-handbook updates; many return for final approval
Summary
Administrators reviewed proposed changes to elementary, middle and high school handbooks, including attendance policy details, updated communications tools, snacks/energy-drink prohibitions and PBIS adjustments; most changes are for review and will return for board approval at a later meeting.
Administrators presented proposed updates to several student handbooks across the district, describing content changes that will be returned to the board for final approval.
Key changes administrators highlighted included: a more detailed attendance section in elementary handbooks that references district attendance policies and chronic-absence procedures; an update of communication apps from Remind to ParentSquare where applicable; clarification of nondiscrimination and nutrition-service language; updated McKinney-Vento liaison assignment; and a prohibition on students selling snacks or energy drinks at school.
Building principals and activity leaders reviewed changes specific to their levels. Justin Bolivar, MHS principal, said he updated the high-school handbook to reflect name changes, calendar dates and to remove Peebles (a former student newspaper) from active publication listings; he said a print-media class and yearbook are anticipated in future years.
Several handbooks included minor edits to align athletic eligibility language with the district athletic handbook and to remove outdated references such as student printing options from Chromebook guidance.
Most handbook presentations were informational; the administration said the edits will return with clean copies for board approval at an upcoming meeting.
Why it matters: Handbook language defines attendance practices, conduct expectations and communication methods used by families and staff; transparent review helps ensure consistent application across schools.
No formal approvals were taken Monday; principals will incorporate board and staff feedback and return documents in final form for adoption.
