Board approves revised student handbook and discipline matrix after brief discussion

Ms. Moran, a board member, removed the student handbook and discipline matrix (item 7.23) from the consent agenda for separate consideration and introduced a motion to approve the revised item 8.1.

Ms. Moran said the item was pulled to "highlight that when we, the board and administration, talk about continuous improvement, we mean it," and she noted improvements to the discipline matrix and appreciation for community feedback. Board members offered brief comments of support and appreciation for the work done to revise the matrix.

The board voted to approve item 8.1 as presented. The motion to approve was moved by Ms. Moran and seconded by Mr. Mikes. Voting recorded in the transcript shows the five board members present all voting yes and the motion passing.

Nut graf: The board's action formalizes the board and administration's stated intention to refine discipline policy through feedback and ongoing review; the superintendent and staff will return to further evaluation of the matrix as implementation proceeds.

Details and context

- The item was originally on the consent agenda as item 7.23 and was pulled by Ms. Moran for discussion. - Ms. Moran emphasized use of feedback and continuous improvement in revising the discipline matrix and thanked those who provided input. - Following brief supportive comments from Mr. Mikes, Mr. Owens and Ms. Wallace, Ms. Moran moved to approve item 8.1 as presented; Mr. Mikes seconded. - The recorded roll-call voice votes in the transcript: Mr. Mikes: "Yay"; Mr. Owens: "Yay"; Ms. Moran: "Yay"; Ms. Wallace: "Yay"; Board president (identified earlier as President Zayden) "also yay." The chair stated "Motion passes." No abstentions or recorded no votes were noted.

Board direction and follow-up

- Dr. Doozy and staff indicated they will analyze discipline data and conduct a study-session in the coming weeks to review implementation and any needed revisions (this analysis was part of the broader survey presentation earlier in the meeting). - The board discussed continuing to refine the policy as part of the district's continuous improvement cycle; no amendments to the motion were recorded.

Ending: The approval concluded after brief praise for the revision work; the board moved on to subsequent agenda items.