Board receives first reading of 16 policy changes tied to state legislative updates

The board received a first reading of 16 policies and two forms that district administrators said are required to align local policy with changes enacted by the Indiana General Assembly.

Why it matters: State legislative changes can require school districts to update local policies and procedures; the district’s legal partner will provide periodic updates after each legislative session.

What was presented

Administrators said the packet reflects legal changes the district must adopt to conform with the latest state law. The board’s policy overhaul work was done in partnership with the law firm Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim and the updates were presented as required first reading material; administrators also included related administrative forms for the board’s review.

The superintendent noted that the legislature expanded circumstances under which school boards may hold executive sessions and said the board should expect that change to affect practice even though executive session rules are not a policy the board adopts.

Next steps

Administrators asked the board to submit suggested edits before the next regular meeting, when the policies will return on second reading for board action. No policy votes were taken at this meeting.

Taper: The board is scheduled to consider the policies for approval on second reading at the next meeting.