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Board adopts policy 4605 allowing therapy dogs
Summary
After a second reading, the board voted unanimously to adopt policy 4605 on therapy dogs in district schools.
The South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education adopted policy 4605, covering therapy dogs, after a second reading and a unanimous vote.
Why it matters: The policy sets district rules for presence of therapy dogs in schools and clarifies procedures for approval and supervision of animals on district property.
Board member Diana made the motion to adopt policy 4605, "therapy dogs," and Board member Katie seconded. The board chair called the vote and members responded "Aye;" the chair declared the motion passed.
The adoption followed a two-reading process; trustees indicated no further discussion at the meeting. The policy was listed under "policy for review and adoption" as the second reading at the start of the agenda.
No staff presentation or public comment on the policy was recorded during the meeting.
Looking ahead: Implementation details such as forms, trainer documentation and site-specific approvals were not discussed during the meeting and are not specified in the record.
