At its second read, the board reviewed two policy updates: one addressing professional-staff requirements and a second revising homebound instruction language.

A board member presented the professional-staff policy as submitted, noting additions including the 100-hour change and a paragraph under 'other professional staff' that specifies a percentage of time to be dedicated to English-language learners. The board had no substantive questions on the draft at second read and the item proceeded.

Mister Pashkin presented the homebound instruction second read and reminded the board that homebound instruction is intended for students unable to attend school because of a medically diagnosed condition certified by a health-care professional, distinguishing it from parent-directed home instruction. Board members then discussed the policy’s age limit. Participants referenced historical variations (18, 21, 22 and 23 were mentioned in the exchange) and asked staff to confirm what age should appear in the policy or whether it should be tied to special-education age rules.

"The age of 21 was in the most recent update," a board member recalled, while others said they believed the appropriate age had moved to 22. Staff said they would consult with relevant administrators (including Mr. Torres as discussed) and return with a clarified recommendation and exact language before the final adoption.

No final policy vote was recorded at this second read; board members asked staff to reconcile the age language and related cross-references.