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School District 5 board restores language allowing staff to pursue legal action in public-complaints policy
Summary
After hours of debate, the School District 5 Board of Trustees voted to restore language in Policy KE that notes staff may be subject to legal action for defamatory statements made by members of the public. Supporters said the sentence signals support for staff; opponents warned of chilling effects and said the clause does not change the law.
The School District 5 Board of Trustees voted Jan. 12 to add back a sentence to its public concerns and complaints policy noting that staff members "may be subject to legal action" for defamatory statements by members of the public.
The change was the culmination of a prolonged debate during the third and final reading of proposed revisions to Policy KE. Board members and counsel sparred over process, placement and the practical effect of the language.
Supporters, including Board Member Mr. Satterfield, framed the restoration as a show of support for…
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