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Poudre School District begins comprehensive four-year policy review; proposed bullying-policy redlines draw vocal public concern
Summary
General counsel presented a new four-year policy-review cycle and first readings of seven student policies, including proposed changes to the district bullying policy (JICDE). Public commenters and some board members urged retaining language that ensures IEP/504 team consideration after bullying reports involving students with disabilities; general counsel said she will return refined language at the Jan. 27 second reading.
The Poudre School District legal department on Jan. 13 outlined a new four-year cycle to review all district policies and presented first readings of seven student-facing policies — drawing focused public comment about proposed changes to the district’s bullying policy.
Autumn Aspen, the district’s general counsel, said the legal team and a newly formed policy review committee will rotate policy reviews so no district policy goes more than four years without review. Aspen walked the board through highlights for seven policies scheduled for first reading: JICA (student dress), JICDD (behavioral threat assessments), JICDE (bullying prevention and education), JICF (secret societies and gang activity), JICI (student…
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