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Waunakee board approves policy framework to pilot certified therapy dogs in schools
Summary
The board’s policy committee presented a draft policy to permit certified therapy dogs and handlers on a limited, district‑approved basis; the board approved a narrow pilot, requiring district-level approval, advance schoolwide notification, and limiting participation to trained, volunteer handlers.
At its Aug. 11 meeting the Waunakee School District board reviewed a draft policy to permit certified therapy dogs in district schools and approved a narrow implementation approach aimed at a controlled pilot.
Policy presenters said the intent is to support student social-emotional needs while managing safety and communications. Tiffany and Lisa (district staff) described work done with administration and said the proposal would begin “small” — likely one day per week to start — and include an approval checklist at the district level rather than ad hoc building requests. The…
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