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Policy committee advances dating-violence policy aligning threat assessment and reporting procedures
Summary
The policy committee reviewed a new dating-violence policy that clarifies use of the district behavioral threat assessment team, the principal's authority to issue code-of-conduct violations, and the district's obligations as mandated reporters. The committee moved the draft toward board approval for a second read.
The Council Rock School District Policy Committee reviewed a proposed dating-violence policy (Policy 252) on March 3 and directed staff to forward the draft for board consideration. The policy clarifies the role of the district behavioral threat assessment team, authorizes principals to issue code-of-conduct violations when appropriate, and states that allegations may be referred to law enforcement. It also explains that incidents involving dating violence may trigger formal discrimination investigations under the district's existing procedures.
Policy language highlights three points: that the behavioral threat assessment team will be engaged in appropriate cases; that principals retain authority to impose code-of-conduct consequences pending any criminal or civil processes; and that district employees are mandated reporters who must report suspected abuse or criminal conduct to appropriate authorities. Committee members confirmed that the dating‑violence policy aligns with an existing discipline policy that addresses students convicted or adjudicated of assault.
Committee members asked whether the policy was subject to solicitor review; staff confirmed the solicitors review all policy changes and that drafts are circulated to the solicitor for comment before board consideration. The committee indicated the policy will be brought to the full board for a second reading at the March meeting.
