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Board reviews first readings of policies on development, background checks and violence prevention; members ask for clarifications

New Prague Area Schools Board of Education · October 28, 2025
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Summary

The board conducted first readings of policy 208 (policy development), 404 (employment background checks), 525 (violence prevention) and 529 (staff notification of violent behavior). Several board members asked for clearer definitions of "history of violent behavior," look-back periods and how self-defense is treated under the policy.

At its Oct. 13 meeting, the New Prague Area Schools board held first readings of multiple policies recommended by the Minnesota School Boards Association, including policy 208 (policy development and implementation), policy 404 (employment background checks), policy 525 (violence prevention) and policy 529 (staff notification of violent behavior).

During the discussion, board member Dan raised a…

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