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Board discusses therapy‑dog pilot and service‑animal policy; staff to prepare handbook and application
Summary
District staff proposed a policy to permit therapy dogs (staff‑handled) on campus under a one‑year pilot, with an application, vaccination and insurance requirements and accommodations for allergies; service‑animal rules will follow federal requirements.
Liz presented a proposed new policy to allow therapy animals on district property and described recommended safeguards and a one‑year pilot of a single therapy dog at one school.
Staff said the policy would be paired with a detailed handbook and application process requiring proof of certification, vaccination records, a use plan, a handler application, insurance coverage and a plan to accommodate students or staff with allergies or who do…
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