Board approves multiple policy updates but tables JHG after debate over 'reasonable manner' wording
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Board approved several policy updates (including AI training ownership and behavioral assessment team procedures) but tabled policy JHG after members raised concerns that changing the phrase to 'reasonable manner' might conflict with statutory reporting language; staff will research statutory text before the next meeting.
The WARREN CO. R-III Board reviewed a set of policy updates during old business and approved the package with one exception.
Board members asked clarifying questions about EHBDAP1 (AI policy). The technology director will serve as the district’s AI coordinator and initial training will be concentrated in the technology department and billing administrators, with materials planned for staff and students in the future.
Members also discussed behavioral threat assessment (JHDE) and crisis response (JHDF) teams; staff confirmed that every building presently has a team and that assessment tools route evaluators to suicide‑risk screening where required.
A lengthy discussion focused on policy JHG, which revises language around discipline and abuse to replace a phrasing similar to "in accordance with law" with the term "reasonable manner." One board member said the change creates unacceptable ambiguity: "I don't like the ambiguity of that because it's very hard...you think that's worth fine," and asked whether the new wording mirrors statutory definitions. The transcript includes a reference to House Bill 737 and to statutory citation ("210.110" referenced in discussion). Board members agreed to table final action on JHG until staff can confirm whether the policy language matches statutory text and definitions.
The board then moved and approved all remaining policies as presented, with JHG held for further review at the next meeting.