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Board advances multiple policy updates after debate over ''no-tests-on-Thursday'' language
Summary
The board approved first and second readings of a slate of policies. Discussion centered on policy 629 (family night and Sunday activities) and a committee recommendation to remove a prohibition on Thursday testing; board members and staff expressed competing concerns about student anxiety, teacher scheduling and classroom flexibility.
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors approved the first and second readings of multiple administrative and instructional policies after discussion by the policy review committee and cabinet staff.
On the first reading the board considered Policy 607 (provisions for special education), Policy 629 (family night and Sunday activities), Policy 631 (providing textbooks to nonpublic schools), Policy 637 (animals in district facilities or the classroom), Policy 638 (assistance animals) and Policy 804 (facilities maintenance). Members of the policy review committee…
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