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Board discusses policy updates on student searches and sale of caffeinated drinks; pregnant/parenting policy adoption pulled
Summary
Board discussion Jan. 14 focused on several policy items under review: student-search procedures, limited sales of caffeinated beverages at one high school, and administrative policy updates; the board pulled a proposed change to the pregnant/parenting policy after OSBA guidance.
Board discussion on Jan. 14 included several policy-related items under the consent-for-information packet and during public comment: student-search procedures, sale of caffeinated beverages at one high school, and the status of several policy updates that remain under review.
Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook summarized the consent-for-information packet and noted that one policy scheduled for adoption—policy JFE‑AP addressing pregnant and parenting students—was pulled after the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) issued guidance recommending districts delay changes following a recent federal court ruling. "So at this time, the district will not be adopting any changes on JFE‑AP since it was post, notice," Cook said.
Caffeinated beverages A board member asked for clarification about the district's local wellness policy and whether caffeinated energy drinks were being sold in schools. Staff said only one school reported sales of energy drinks; the breakfast/food-service hours provided to the…
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