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Board committee introduces discipline, drug‑testing and wellness policy changes for later vote
Summary
A district committee proposed a STEP diversion for first‑offense possession, clarified drug‑testing procedures to allow superintendent review of medical‑marijuana cases, adjusted K‑5 phone and recess language, and recommended stiffer academic‑dishonesty penalties for repeat offenders; the items were introduced for next‑month consideration.
Board members received a policy committee briefing outlining multiple proposed changes to district policy; no votes were taken and the items were placed on next month’s agenda for formal action. The committee’s recommendations covered discipline alternatives, drug‑testing language, elementary phone and recess language, and academic‑dishonesty consequences.
The committee proposed a STEP (student treatment and education program) that would allow a non‑suspension alternative on a first nonviolent possession offense: instead of automatic 10‑day suspension for possession (for example of vapes containing THC),…
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