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Board advances multiple policy updates to second read, debates social-media language and BYOT wording
Summary
On first read the board reviewed a stack of state-recommended policy updates including removal of virtual public comment from the public participation policy, social-media language (2127) recommended by CSBA that some board members opposed, and BYOT/technology, grading and military-family enrollment clarifications; the board signaled consensus on several items and will take votes at second read.
The Asheville City Schools board considered a large set of policy updates on first read at its Dec. 1 meeting, with staff noting the updates came from state board fall guidance and the school board association.
Public participation: Maggie outlined a recommendation to remove the ‘virtual public comment’ provision (originally adopted for COVID) from the district’s public participation policy as part of a targeted universalism approach that focuses on expanding outreach to underrepresented groups. Multiple…
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