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Board committee splits family engagement and partnerships into two policies, advances both to first reading

Board of Education of Frederick County · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented a split of Policy 4-13 into 'Parent, Family and Community Engagement' and a new Policy 4-12 on Partnerships; the committee approved both for first reading and asked staff to add definitions, cover-page strategic-goal links and clear regulation-level guidance on vetting partners and volunteer screening.

The Board of Education policy committee voted to advance changes that separate family engagement and system partnerships into distinct policies. Staff said Policy 4-13 will be retitled 'Parent, Family and Community Engagement' and will emphasize definitions, two-way communication expectations and the superintendent's role in creating implementing regulations. The new Policy…

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