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Board reviews second readings of student conduct and ESSA-related policies; bracketed language requires district selection
Summary
During second readings of draft policies (including policy 103 on discrimination and harassment affecting students and policy 626 required by ESSA), the board discussed bracketed options in attachments that the district must select to finalize the language.
The Woodland Hills School District Board of Education held second readings of several draft policies at its Oct. 15, 2025 meeting, including policy 103 (discrimination and harassment affecting students), related attachments and policies 626/626.1 required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Board members emphasized that second readings do not require a vote for final adoption and that the district must select bracketed language in multiple attachments to finalize the documents. One member said PSBA guidance indicates the board votes on the third reading; another noted the draft policies include bracketed options the district must resolve (for example, delegation of responsibility language and form-handling details within attachments).
Why it matters: The bracketed items represent choices the district must make to comply with federal requirements and finalize policy text; the selections determine delegation of responsibilities and operational details for how the district handles discrimination and harassment matters and ESSA-required procedures.
What happened: The board reviewed the policies and attachments, discussed technical issues with opening attachments on some members’ devices, and agreed staff would send an update the following day identifying bracket locations and proposed selections. A board member requested a copy of the ESSA audit that informs some policy language.
Next steps: Staff will provide a list of bracketed policy items and recommendations, supply the ESSA audit if available, and return the policies for final vote on third reading when selections are made.
