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Albany school board adopts four policies unanimously; election, petition deadlines reviewed
Summary
The Albany City School District Board adopted four policies (donations/gifts, authorized use of district materials, Title 9/0111 and third‑party advertising 1511) by unanimous vote and reviewed candidate petition requirements and the May 20 budget/election timetable.
The Albany City School District Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to adopt four policies and approved the routine consent agenda.
Board members voted to adopt revisions and new policies on: 6255 (Donations, Gifts and Grants from the Public, renamed to include “Donations”), 8330 (Authorized Use of District‑Owned Materials and Equipment), policy number 0111 (listed in the packet as “Title 9”), and a new policy 1511 (Third‑Party Advertising to Students). The motion to adopt the policies was made by Board Member Mann and seconded by Board Member Smith; the board chair announced the measure passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Why it matters: Policy adoptions formalize district rules and provide clear guidance to staff and the public. The Title 9 notation and a new third‑party advertising policy address compliance and commercial‑use questions the board has placed on its agenda this year.
Election, petition and candidate information
Board leadership also reviewed the calendar for the upcoming board election and budget vote on Tuesday, May 20. The district clerk will accept nominating petitions through April 30 at 5 p.m.; candidates must collect signatures from at least 100 qualified voters and file sworn financial disclosure forms (timing requirements were described: 30 days before the vote, five days before the vote, and within 20 days after the vote).
Votes at a glance
- Policies 6255, 8330, 0111 (Title 9) and 1511 (Third‑Party Advertising): motion by Board Member Mann; second by Board Member Smith. Outcome: approved unanimously (voice vote).
- Routine consent agenda: adopted during the meeting without set‑aside items; approved by unanimous voice vote.
Board comments and next steps
Board members used the item to note that community members can request an item be set aside for individual discussion. The board also reminded residents of the nomination and filing process and posted materials on the district website.
Provenance: The policy adoptions and election timetable were discussed and voted on during the routine consent and policy action sections of the meeting.
