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Board reviews consent-calendar policy updates on research approvals, animals in schools, extracurriculars and internet safety (CIPA)
Summary
District staff presented a new policy formalizing research and survey approvals in schools, a revised animals-in-schools policy clarifying service vs. therapy animals, an updated extracurriculars policy aligning with UHSAA rule changes for ninth-grade participation, and a new policy to codify Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements; all items were placed on the consent calendar.
Heather (filling in for Heidi) presented several policy updates on the consent calendar. First, a new policy will require prior approval from the director of assessment, school improvement, and research for any research project or internal survey in district schools; the measure formalizes current practice, including proposals from higher-education students and district employees.
Second, the board was presented with a revised…
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