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Board reviews first reading to designate a district civil-rights coordinator; legal review ordered
Summary
The board discussed OSBA-recommended policy language to designate a district civil-rights coordinator (Jen Patterson Durham named in materials) and add Title IX language; members raised concerns about qualifications, unfunded workload and whether the role should be explicit in board policy. Staff will send language to OSBA for legal review.
Mr. Hovach presented two policy updates recommended by the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA): policy AC to designate a district civil-rights coordinator and policy GBNJBA to update harassment and Title IX coordinator language. The staff information sheet names Jen Patterson Durham as the designated coordinator in the draft materials. "I've already assigned that position to Jen Patterson Durham who's the principal over at Hillside Elementary School," Mr. Hovach said.
Board members probed…
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