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Board directs wording changes to bus safety policy; staff to certify training and tidy infractions language
Summary
During a study session, the Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools board reviewed Policy 709 (student transportation safety), agreed to clarify 'principal' language to 'principal or assigned designee' and asked administration to ensure required bus safety training and annual certifications are performed.
The Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools board reviewed proposed edits to Policy 709 on student transportation safety at a study session, focusing on consistency of terms, required training and how the policy handles infractions.
Board members asked administrators to change language that currently directs a bus driver to "meet with the building principal" after certain infractions so it instead refers to "the principal or assigned designee" or to "building administration." Directors said assistant principals or deans…
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