Board approves minutes, updates to personnel policies and three new policies unanimously
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Summary
On Nov. 18 the Norwich Board approved October minutes and adopted updates to family and medical leave policies (4151.6, 4252.6) and new policies on live animals in classrooms (1060), mental‑health plan for student athletes (5146), and credit for online/hybrid courses (6010); all motions passed unanimously.
The Norwich Board of Education took several formal votes during its Nov. 18 meeting, approving minutes and multiple policy updates.
Approval of minutes: A motion to approve the October meeting minutes was made by Tanya, seconded by John, and carried unanimously.
Policy approvals: The board approved updates to existing personnel policies 4151.6 and 4252.6 (family and medical leave) after noting Connecticut’s revised regulations effective Oct. 1. The board also approved three new or revised policies by motion: policy 1060 (live animals in the classroom), policy 5146 (mental‑health plan for student athletes), and policy 6010 (credit for online courses and hybrid learning). Board discussion clarified liability limits for emotional‑support animals (the chair noted certified service animals are legally recognized while emotional‑support animals are not automatically covered) and explained that the mental‑health policy is targeted at grades 9–12 and the resilience program context. All policy motions passed by unanimous vote.
Adjournment: The board then moved and unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.
