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Board adopts updated nondiscrimination policies (32‑10 and 50‑10)
Summary
The board approved second readings and adopted board policies 32‑10 (Discrimination and Inclusive Schools) and 50‑10 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action). Student advisers voted in favor and the board carried both motions.
The Arlington Public Schools board approved the second readings and adopted updated nondiscrimination policies, board policy 32‑10 (Discrimination and Inclusive Schools) and board policy 50‑10 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action).
Why it matters: Adoption of these policies establishes the district’s formal nondiscrimination and inclusive‑schools language and affirms processes for compliance with state and federal civil‑rights obligations.
Both items were presented for a second reading and adoption. Student advisers indicated they would vote “yes” on both policies. A board motion to adopt policy 32‑10 passed with the recorded votes in the meeting transcript: Director Diamond — Aye; Director Kelly — Aye; Director Watts — Yes; President (transcript: "President Lebec/Lavett") — Aye; Director (transcript: "Neill/Napp") — Aye. The board then adopted policy 50‑10 by the same recorded student advisory votes and board roll call: Director Diamond — Aye; Director Kelly — Yes; Director Watts — Yes; President — I; Director — Yes (transcript variations noted in roll call).
The board did not add further amendments during the meeting and the adoptions concluded the second‑reading items.
Ending: The policies were adopted as presented and will be incorporated into district policy materials; student advisers’ votes were recorded as supportive.
