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Alachua board reviews state-driven policy changes; staff flags costs and implementation hurdles for CPR, background checks and athlete EKGs
Summary
At a Jan. 12 workshop, Alachua County staff walked the board through numerous statute-driven policy updates'including fingerprinting into a state clearinghouse, a new CPR training mandate for middle/high schoolers, and required low-cost EKGs for athletes'and warned of logistical and funding challenges.
Staff presented section-by-section changes required by recent Florida statutes at the Alachua County School Board workshop on Jan. 12, and repeatedly told the board that much of the new language comes directly from statute or Neola, the district's policy vendor.
Key operational items discussed:
- Background checks and clearinghouse fingerprinting: Staff said fingerprints for many employees and contractors will be entered into the state clearinghouse and the district must provide a prominent website link to the clearinghouse. Board members asked about costs…
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