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Board reviews first reading of policy 806; administration clarifies mandated‑reporter training for program volunteers
Summary
During first readings of governance policies the administration asked the board to clarify that mandated‑reporter training should apply specifically to program volunteers with ongoing student oversight, not informal guest volunteers; administration proposed aligning the language with upcoming volunteer policy reviews.
Mister Keenan presented a first reading of multiple governance policies, and Doctor Russell asked the board to consider clarifying language in policy 806 (child abuse) regarding volunteer training. Russell said the policy, as drafted, requires volunteers to complete mandated‑reporter training and that administration recommends applying that requirement to "program volunteers" — volunteers who have ongoing responsibilities and regular student contact — while informal "guest volunteers" (for example, a one‑time classroom reader) would not be required to complete the full training.
Russell said administration is working to align definitions and wording with other volunteer policies scheduled for committee review next week and recommended leaving policy 806 as a first reading unless the board had further questions. A board member asked whether the district would provide training; Russell confirmed the district currently does so.
No policy was adopted at the meeting; the matter remains at first reading with committee alignment and possible future revisions before a final board vote.
