The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education adopted six policy updates on Dec. 2, approving recommendations from the board governance committee and the districts legal advisor, Miller Johnson, and waiving the second reading.

The policy package included amended language for policy 6002 (safety and security), revised policy 2003 (education records and directory information), and a revision to policy 2002 (learning and achievement). The board also approved three policies that are new to the district: policy 4003 (employee salary schedule/conditions of employment) and policy 6014 (facility dog usage), among others noted in the packet.

Trustee discussion and process: Vice President Walker summarized the six policies and moved to adopt the governance committees recommendations as presented; the motion was supported by Trustee Hall and approved by roll-call vote. Trustee Heinrich and others asked clarifying questions during the briefing, but no amendments were proposed at the meeting.

Why it matters: The adopted policies alter how the district documents safety/security expectations, manages directory information and education records, and adds formal guidance for the use of facility dogs and an employee-salary schedule framework. Trustees said the updates align with committee review and prior work with counsel.

Outcome: Motion passed by roll-call vote; the board recorded affirmative votes and the policy changes will be incorporated into district policy documents going forward.