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Committee tables final vote on student discipline policy after debate over recess language
Summary
Committee members asked for more work on proposed student discipline language concerning recess and restorative practices; the policy subcommittee will refine wording and the full committee will revisit the item at a later meeting.
Acton —28094 The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee on April 17 did not adopt revised student-discipline language after members and several speakers raised questions about a provision that would allow administrators to limit recess in some circumstances, including for restorative exercises.
What happened: The committee had before it a second read of a revised student behavior and discipline policy (policy JK) that included language intended to protect recess while allowing limited flexibility for safety or restorative purposes. Several public commenters and committee members urged…
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