Board hears first reading to update instructional materials policy to reflect SB 1028
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Yvonne DuBley presented a first reading of proposed revisions to Policy IIA to add nondiscrimination language required by Senate Bill 1028; the revision was reviewed by the superintendent's policy review team and will return for action in December.
Assistant Superintendent of Education Yvonne DuBley presented a first reading of a proposed revision to Policy IIA (instructional materials) and told the board the changes incorporate nondiscrimination language required by Senate Bill 1028. DuBley said the revision was reviewed by the superintendent’s policy review team and has that team's support.
DuBley said the district has long followed nondiscriminatory practices in selecting and retaining library and instructional materials, and the proposed edits update language to reflect recent guidance from the Oregon School Boards Association. “The proposed policy revision in your packet incorporates the required language,” DuBley said.
Director Dobson thanked DuBley and staff, noting that many districts statewide are undertaking similar reviews to meet legal requirements and that the core intent of the district’s policy—equity and inclusion—remains. The item was presented as a first reading and will return to the board for possible action at the Dec. 11 meeting.
No motion or vote occurred on the policy at the Nov. 13 meeting.
