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Board reviews OSBA-recommended policy updates in first reading
Summary
The Newberg School District board discussed a set of policy updates drawn from OSBA model policies in a first reading, asked administrators for clarifications on several items and asked staff to check why OSBA recommended deleting some older community-engagement policies.
The Newberg School District Board of Directors spent a portion of its April 22 work session on a first reading of multiple policy updates drawn from Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) model language.
Board members discussed a packet that includes the district’s current versions, a highlighted draft with district additions, and OSBA’s model policy text. Director Allen explained the packet contains three versions so directors can compare district language with OSBA recommendations and noted the district added state-required language for admissions and clearer references for foster and houseless students.
Board members asked for clarification about several items OSBA recommended deleting, including policies on community and public involvement (KC and KB), psychological testing…
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