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Board discusses new state recess mandate; trustees voice scheduling concerns
Summary
Trustees debated a new state requirement that increases daily recess minutes for elementary students to 40 minutes, with members questioning impacts on instructional time, scheduling and accountability measurements.
Trustees discussed a state law change that increases elementary recess requirements to 40 minutes per full school day and how the district might meet that mandate.
Administration presented TSBA model policy language updating student wellness standards to reflect the new law; the presentation noted that middle and high-school physical activity requirements remain at 90 minutes per full school week. Board members…
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