Board adopts two state-required school-policy changes on emergency drills and student relocation
Summary
On first and final reading the board approved two small state-mandated policy updates: one clarifying emergency preparedness drill flexibility and the other expanding which employees may safely relocate students under state law.
The Johnson County School Board approved two state-required policy updates on first and final reading.
The first change clarifies the district's emergency-preparedness plan and permits up to two additional fire drills as part of state guidance. The second amends the district policy on safe relocation of students so that, under current state law language, employees other than teachers who are directly responsible for student education may carefully relocate students when necessary.
A board member moved to approve the first-and-final reading of both items; the motion passed on roll call with the members present voting in favor. District staff said the changes are "very minute" and focused on safety language aligned with state updates.
The changes take effect as required by state statute and will be incorporated into district policy manuals and staff training materials.
