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Board holds first reading of staff‑student boundary policies after teachers, parents warn of chilling effect
Summary
Trustees conducted a first reading of proposed updates to multiple board policies governing employee conduct, social media and disclosures to students. Public commenters and trustees urged revisions and collaborative work with labor groups to avoid discouraging healthy teacher‑student relationships while protecting students from grooming and other
The Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education opened a first reading on Aug. 27 of new and revised policies addressing employee conduct, social media and interactions with students, prompting public comment from teachers and community members who said the language risked chilling authentic, trust‑building relationships in classrooms.
Policy review and public comment
District leaders presented three related policy proposals that would set standards on professional conduct, personal disclosures to students and use of district‑sponsored social media. The board scheduled a first reading and declined to waive the second reading; trustees and…
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