Monticello board adopts updated student and operational policies, reverts Title IX grievance language to 2020 guidance
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The board adopted eight policy revisions covering student medication, overdose response, student recruiting, DNR/DNI orders, Title IX grievance procedures (reverting to 2020 guidance), internet/cell phone use, accountability language, and building management wording.
The Monticello Public School District board unanimously adopted a package of policy updates at its Feb. 24 meeting.
Human Resources Director Rob Daneker presented eight policies for second reading and formal adoption, citing recent statutory changes and federal guidance. The policies adopted include student medication and telehealth rules; an overdose-response policy authorizing naloxone (Narcan) on school property; a student-recruiting policy aligned with Minnesota State High School League guidance; updated guidance for do-not-resuscitate/do-not-intubate orders; and an internet, technology and cell-phone acceptable-use policy revised to meet state statutory requirements that districts adopt a cell-phone policy.
On Title IX-related procedures, Daneker said the district is reverting language to the U.S. Department of Education's 2020 grievance guidance following federal rule changes; an addendum adopted in fall 2024 was deleted. He also noted a terminology update replacing the "World's Best Workforce" phrase with "comprehensive achievement and civic readiness" as required by statute. The policy package passed by voice vote, 5—0.
Daneker told the board the policy committee and multiple leadership teams reviewed drafts before the second reading. The board adopted the recommended changes without recorded dissent.
The policy adoption was recorded as an action and passed 5—0.