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Board hears first readings of multiple policy updates; volunteer, complaints and Narcan provisions discussed
Summary
At first reading the board reviewed about two dozen policy updates, including new complaint-form procedures, volunteer policy revisions and a proposed policy to allow Narcan; trustees requested clarifying language on stakeholder definitions and asked administration to return with edits.
The board received a first reading of several policy updates on Nov. 6, with discussion focusing on complaint procedures, the volunteer policy and a proposed procurement/availability policy for naloxone (Narcan).
Administrators and committee members summarized new or revised policies including 91.30 and 91.30.01 (complaints about instructional materials and process), the volunteer policy (8120) and procurement language for naloxone (5330.05). Committee members said counsel recommended inclusive language for complaint standing but asked the board to clarify who qualifies as an internal stakeholder for procedural complaint rights. One board member asked that the volunteer policy be scrutinized because state-mandated requirements in the draft could unintentionally limit volunteer participation.
Nurses and administrators indicated they want a Narcan policy in place; the item had initially been rejected in an earlier draft but administrators reported follow-up discussions with nurses led them to reinsert a procurement/availability policy allowing trained staff to administer naloxone. A board member emphasized that legislative changes have improved Good Samaritan protections and that districts should not withhold life-saving medication.
Board members asked for clearer, consistent language across complaint-related policies (for example, how "owners of businesses located in the district" and library or civic partners fit the definition) and for the administration to return with redlined language. The administration noted that a complaint form for instructional material (linked in policy 91.30.01) directs submissions to the director of curriculum.
No first-reading policy was adopted at this meeting; the administration said it would provide revised language and the draft Narcan policy for subsequent consideration.
