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Board adopts policies on student-offense notification, opioid reversal and drug‑free workplace
Summary
The Richland School Board approved three policy actions: an amended student-offense notification policy, an expansion of opioid-overdose reversal medication districtwide, and an updated drug-free workplace policy reflecting federal funding requirements.
The Richland School District Board approved three policies after discussion: an updated notification policy addressing student offenses (Policy 3143), an opioid-related overdose reversal policy (Policy 3424), and an updated drug-free schools and workplaces policy (Policy 5201).
Student-offense notification (Policy 3143): Board members asked clarifying questions about how risk levels and notification time frames are defined (principals will follow procedures that label risk levels and timelines). Directors requested adding language to the assignment-of-student-offenders paragraph to "consider asynchronous remote learning as a priority" where appropriate to limit contact between a student who presents a risk and other students. Staff confirmed current practice often favors asynchronous remote options and agreed to insert suggested language. The board approved the policy as amended (final reading).
Opioid-related overdose reversal (Policy 3424): The board approved final reading of the policy that expands availability of opioid reversal medication (naloxone spray) to all district schools (previously required only at secondary schools). Administrators said the district has acquired the sprays and plans distribution to elementary schools by the end of the month. Board discussion clarified that the district nurse and staff who complete required Safe Schools training are authorized to administer the medication; the district keeps supplies in nurse offices and will place additional kits where appropriate (for example, stadiums and athletic facilities). The board asked staff to ensure training materials note the location of kits and emphasize time sensitivity.
Drug-free schools, community and workplace (Policy 5201): Directors discussed the policy’s language flagging cannabis use as a priority behavior because the district receives federal funding and must comply with federal rules prohibiting certain drug use in federally funded programs. The board approved the policy on final reading and asked HR to follow up with staff guidance and reminders as appropriate.
Votes at a glance: - Policy 3143 (Notification and dissemination of information about student offenses): approved as amended (final reading). - Policy 3424 (Opioid-related overdose reversal): approved (final reading); district to distribute naloxone to elementary and secondary sites and include training details in Safe Schools materials. - Policy 5201 (Drug-Free Schools, Community and Workplace): approved (final reading); board requested HR clarification for staff.
Staff will update policy texts to reflect the board’s edits and publish finalized versions in the district policy packet.
