The Danbury Board of Education on its January meeting approved three policies for first reading, including a policy on physical restraint, seclusion and exclusionary time out and new language on on‑campus recruitment, the board chair announced. Lauren made the motion for the restraint/seclusion policy and Al seconded; Juanita moved the on‑campus recruitment policy and Al seconded; Kate moved the abuse‑prevention policy and Lauren seconded. Each motion passed on voice votes.

The measures are first readings, meaning board members heard the policy language and voted to move each item forward in the district’s policy review process rather than adopt final language tonight. The board listed policy references in the record as 5.144.1 (physical restraint/seclusion/exclusionary time out), 5.145.14 (on‑campus recruitment) and 5.145.511 (abuse prevention and education programs). Board members said the policy committee recommended the drafts and that they are being considered in accordance with exhibits and committee recommendations presented with the agenda.

Supporters said the restraint/seclusion policy aligns with state guidance and clarifies allowable interventions, while the on‑campus recruitment policy aims to formalize how external organizations recruit in schools. The abuse‑prevention policy was presented as part of routine policy updates from the policy committee. The motions were recorded as first readings; no final adoptions were completed and no roll‑call vote tallies were recorded in the meeting minutes.

The board will return the policies for additional review before any final vote; staff indicated the policy committee will continue to refine language and post a subsequent reading to the agenda at a future meeting.