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Board adopts workplace‑violence prevention plan required under Labor Law §27‑b
Summary
The board approved a written workplace violence prevention policy and training plan developed with employee input to comply with a changes to Labor Law §27‑b, the superintendent said; a cross‑section of employees contributed to the draft.
The Three Village Central School District board approved a written workplace‑violence prevention plan at its July 1 meeting to comply with changes to New York Labor Law.
Dr. Dabrowski, presenting the item, said Labor Law 27 was amended (now referenced as Labor Law §27‑b) and mandates written workplace‑violence prevention policies and training for employers. “As a result, school districts are now, mandated to develop and implement written workplace violent prevention policies,” she said, noting staff member Matt Wells helped lead a cross‑sectional group that developed the draft.
Nut graf: The approved plan responds to state statutory changes requiring employers, including school districts, to adopt written policies and training to prevent workplace violence. The district’s version was drafted with input from staff representatives and will be implemented with training to meet statutory obligations.
Dr. Dabrowski said the plan represents the “bare bones” required by law and credited Matt Wells and a cross section of employees for leading its development. The board voted to approve the plan on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Ending: The district will implement the plan and associated training as required by law; the administration did not announce a specific rollout timetable at the July 1 meeting.
