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Board adopts new 57‑page code of conduct amid public concern over language and process
Summary
The board voted to adopt policy 5.300, the district code of conduct, and waive a second reading, while trustees and public commenters pressed for edits on special‑education language, the appeals process, and clarity on terms like 'enjoy.' The board committed to revisit the policy at the Sept. 9 meeting.
The Carmel Central School District Board adopted a revised, 57‑page code of conduct (policy 5.300) at its Aug. 13 meeting, voting to waive a second reading so the policy would be in place before students arrive for fall activities.
Trustees and public speakers raised multiple concerns about the draft—particularly language that refers to students 'enjoying certain procedural protections' in contexts involving disabilities,…
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