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Board reviews revised policies; members flag language on open enrollment, nondiscrimination and body‑worn cameras
Summary
During a policy-reading session the board discussed NEOLA-recommended edits to multiple policies, asked for clarifications on open-enrollment language and DEI references, and requested removal of language that would authorize body‑worn cameras for security personnel.
The Bedford City Board of Education reviewed a package of revised board policies at its June 5 meeting and discussed several specific changes proposed by NEOLA, the policy service referenced by staff.
Board members asked staff why a last paragraph in policy 5113 had been stricken; staff said the deletions came from NEOLA and reflect statutory changes or model‑policy language. Members also discussed policy 5120 (assignment within the district). One member asked why the word "annually" had been removed and…
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