Committee aligns prereferral policy with MTSS, debates recording guidance and repeal of time-out rooms policy
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Summary
The committee endorsed MTSS alignment for prereferral interventions, asked counsel to weigh in on recording IEP meetings, and agreed in principle to repeal policy 76-18 (time-out rooms) because the district does not operate them and they are highly regulated.
Committee members reviewed prereferral intervention policy updates prepared by Laurel Jones to align the district's prereferral language with a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). Tim said the revisions reflect current practice and maintain required components tied to state academic intervention services (AIS) rules.
The committee discussed whether IEP meetings should be recorded and whether the policy should require agreement of all parties if a recording is used; a member noted New York is a one-party recording state and recommended checking this point with district counsel, Frank Borrelli. Tim also recommended adding language that recordings should be used only when all parties agree, and staff agreed to consult counsel.
On time-out rooms (policy 76-18), Tim recommended abolishing the policy because the district has no active time-out rooms, the space and staffing requirements are onerous, and the practice is highly regulated. Members signaled support for repeal or suspension of the policy, with a plan to bring formal repeal language forward.