Region 15 finishes multi‑year policy review; board to present several policies for first read
Summary
Board members said the policy and curriculum committee completed a multi‑year update of the 5000‑series policy book and announced a first read of the Connecticut School Climate Policy plus six additional policies to be posted for first read soon.
Board members reported the Policy & Curriculum Committee has completed a multi‑year review of the district’s 5000‑series policy book. Heather Dwyer said the committee finished the large review effort and board materials now include a first read on the Connecticut School Climate Policy; she added that six additional policies will appear for first read in coming meetings.
The board chair also announced that Region 15 received a K‑board recognition award for board leadership and civility; members thanked staff and volunteers who assembled the application materials. The chair said she and some board members will accept the recognition at the CAPS convention and noted the board will consider applying next year for a board‑of‑distinction award.
No policy adoptions or formal votes on these policies occurred at the meeting; the items were informational first reads and will return for formal consideration in later meetings.
