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Committee revises standing-committee policy language, postpones DIAB revisions for more research
Summary
The committee recommended revisions to Policy 8,100 (board standing committees/focus groups) including removing proposed parent-member language and considering replacing 'citizen' with 'stakeholder.' It postponed Policy 1,700 (Disability Issues Advisory Board) for additional research on overlap with CCAC and potential name/scope changes.
The Policy & Governance Committee voted Nov. 11 to send Policy 8,100 (Board Standing Committees and Focus Work Groups) to the policy sponsor for revision, and to postpone further action on Policy 1,700 (Disability Issues Advisory Board) while staff collect comparative research and administration responses.
Robin Welsh presented proposed edits to Policy 8,100 that reflect prior committee direction. The draft removes a previously proposed requirement to seat a parent-organization representative on each standing committee and instead preserves the district’s existing advisory structures (including the Parent & Community Advisory Committee). Welsh said her…
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