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Kensington School Board adopts multiple revised policies following committee review
Summary
The board voted to adopt a package of revised policies updated for recent regulatory changes; the motion carried by roll call and the adopted policy codes were recorded.
The Kensington School Board voted to adopt a set of revised school policies at the meeting after review by the policy committee and consultation with nurses and legal counsel.
Board member Stephanie Schmidt moved to adopt a package of policy revisions that the committee presented; the policies listed by code in the motion included IHVAC, JFABD (withdraw), JFABE, JICDD, JLCA, JLCCB, JLCH, JLF and JLP. A second was recorded; a roll call vote followed and the motion passed.
Policy committee members told the board the items were model policy revisions, not brand‑new policies, updated to align with changes in law and regulations; the committee had reviewed drafts with nurses and the board's lawyer before presenting the final draft for adoption. During the discussion board members asked clarifying questions about the physical‑examination policy (confirmed as an annual doctor’s checkup) and about where additional procedural details (the "R" that accompanies a policy) will be posted after adoption.
The board adoption was recorded orally: those named on the roll call included Joe McDonough (aye), Wendy Larson (aye) and Stephanie Schmidt (aye). The minutes capture that the package was adopted; the transcript does not show a written ordinance number or resolution reference for the policy package.
Ending: The board directed staff to finalize any accompanying administrative regulations and to post related materials once the R‑documents are completed.
