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Committee reviews updates to policies 161 and 161.1 on nondiscrimination and grievance procedures
Summary
On Jan. 29 the Communication and Policy Committee reviewed draft revisions to Policy 161 (nondiscrimination) and Policy 161.1 (discrimination and harassment grievance procedure), discussed timing, investigative timelines, and appeals; the committee agreed to present clean drafts to the full board together.
The Communication and Policy Committee of the Concord School Board reviewed proposed revisions Jan. 29 to Policy 161 (nondiscrimination/equal opportunity) and Policy 161.1 (discrimination and harassment grievance procedure), and discussed how the vacated 2024 Title IX changes affect district policy.
Committee members and Superintendent Kathleen Murphy reviewed substantive edits in the grievance procedure: reporting channels, the district’s obligation to investigate, and timelines for initial determinations and final reports. Murphy described internal roles and deadlines: an initial assessment by the coordinator within five working days; a written investigation summary and recommended corrective actions within 30 working days; and an appeal path that allows a respondent or complainant to appeal to…
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