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Board approves annual policy updates after heated debate over signage and inclusivity
Summary
The School Board approved eight annual policy updates, including harassment and mandated reporting policies, after extended debate about inclusive signage in schools and whether such displays create exclusionary environments.
The South Washington County Schools Board approved eight annual policy updates on Feb. 20 after an extended public discussion about whether school signage that highlights particular racial groups is appropriate in district facilities.
Superintendent Julie Nielsen brought forward the eight policies that had been reviewed at the prior meeting and said the updates reflect current state law. Nielsen said she was “asking for approval of those 8 policies.” The policies included family and medical leave (410), harassment and violence (525.1), mandated reporting of child neglect or abuse, student discipline, and system accountability updates.
Before the roll call on the subsequent resolution to appoint a board member, multiple board…
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