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Board adopts emergency tweak to religious‑policy language; Lifewise release‑time plans remain pending
Summary
Board voted to waive three readings and update policy language that treats returned religious materials under existing school rules; district staff said Lifewise expressed interest in release‑time religious instruction at Echo Hills but logistics remain unresolved.
The Stow‑Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education on May 5 voted to waive its usual three readings and to amend portions of board policy related to religious activities and returned items, citing recent legal review and concerns about potential lawsuits.
Administrators said the change clarifies that any materials, snacks, clothing or other items returned to school in connection with outside religious programs will be subject to existing school policies, classroom rules and the student code of behavior. The board declared the amendment an emergency and approved the revision by roll call.
During public comment, residents raised separate but related concerns about release time for religious…
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