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Williamsville board tables second reading of policy 12-10 after member requests
Summary
After discussion about whether board policy should reflect the district's actual process versus a restatement of law, the board voted unanimously to table further action on policy 12-10 to a future meeting.
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously to table the second reading and adoption of policy 12-10 after discussion among board members about which version of the policy best reflected district practice.
Board member comments referenced three draft options: one from the policy committee and two alternatives provided by legal counsel. Board member Christina Bleckinger (as named in the transcript) said she wanted board policy to reflect "our actual process and not just a restatement of the law" and said she was comfortable with either of the amended versions presented. Another board member moved to table the policy and a second was provided; the motion passed unanimously.
The board proceeded to adopt other policies that were on the agenda and schedule the continued review of the tabled policy for a later meeting. No final language for policy 12-10 was adopted at the April 22 meeting.
Why it matters: Board policy 12-10 will determine how the district describes its selection or procedural process in board policy; tabling allows time for the board to choose language that aligns with actual district practice and legal advice.
