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Board action roundup: policies, textbooks, facilities and dates approved
Summary
The Bristol School District board approved two search‑and‑seizure policies (including use of hand‑held metal detector wands), accepted a Southside HVAC project as complete for state reimbursement, set graduation and last‑day dates, approved parent conference/term dates and purchased a new precalculus textbook.
The Bristol School District Board of Education voted on a series of administrative items during its meeting, approving policy changes, textbook purchases, project closeouts and calendar items.
Policies: The board approved revised policy 5145.12 (student search and seizure) and policy 5145.123a (use of hand‑held metal detector wands) after committee review. Board policy lead Mary Hawk explained the policies were intended to "strengthen our ability to prevent potential threats and respond appropriately" while protecting…
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