Policy review delayed after broken links; board seeks legal clarification on notification procedures
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Summary
Policy first and second readings were postponed after board members could not access materials; during the attempted review the board asked staff to research notification procedures tied to policy '31 43' and statutory limits.
The board postponed policy readings on Oct. 28 after staff and board members encountered broken links to the documents under review. Members agreed to bring the policies back at the Nov. 10 meeting once the correct materials and procedures are available.
During the discussion a board member raised questions about a policy listed as “31 43” that addresses notification of staff and, in certain cases, families when a convicted offender is present at a school attended by a victim. Board members asked staff to confirm the district’s legal obligations and limits under state law and recommended discussing the question with legal counsel in executive session.
Staff and board members noted that existing practice is to notify relevant staff for security purposes while limiting broad disclosure; they requested a clearer written procedure and legal review for how and when families and students are notified.
No policies were adopted at the meeting; items were tabled to the next regular meeting.