The Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies approved or advanced a broad group of policy reviews and updates during its meeting.
Key committee actions included:
- Policy 2221 (special observance days): Director O'Halloran asked whether Juneteenth was included; administration confirmed Juneteenth and state‑required observances are listed. The committee approved policy 2221 by roll call.
- The committee approved advancing the balance of policy packets in sections 2000 (program and instruction) and 7000 (property) to the Board.
- Policy 2416 (student privacy and parental access): after consultation with NEOLA and the city attorney’s office, administration said redisclosure of student information to third parties is not permitted; the committee approved the policy as submitted.
- Policy 4410 (persistently dangerous schools): the committee accepted wording clarifying the definition is "in accordance with PI 23.05 and federal law."
- Policy 7240 (site acquisition): questions from Director Jackson will be addressed in a follow-up meeting, and the committee approved consideration of the policy as presented.
- Policy 7544 (use of social media): language was clarified to require administrators to refer communications that violate state or federal law to law enforcement.
- Policy 9130 (public requests, suggestions or complaints): administration and NEOLA advised against board member participation at the review‑committee level for instructional materials appeals, and the policy was approved as submitted.
- Policy 9150 (school visitors, including registered offenders): administration added language restricting presence during school sessions and requiring prior notification; Director Jackson asked whether state law mandates allowing registered offenders on campus and suggested exploring additional security measures; the committee voted to hold this item for further committee review.
- Policy 9151 (use of cameras/recording devices in locker rooms): administration reserved feedback to closed session and the committee moved the item to the full Board without recommendation so it may be discussed in executive session.
Most packet items recorded unanimous committee votes (3‑0). The Office of Board Governance and NEOLA are the routine implementers for the draft changes and any follow-up work requested by directors.