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Board debates policy changes on head lice and Title IX language; superintendent debriefs non-emergency lockdown
Summary
Board held a first reading of updates to policies on head lice, 504 accommodations and civil-rights/Title IX language and heard a superintendent update on a non-emergency lockdown caused by a new badge-mounted emergency device; the device activation was reported as human error and used as a system test.
The Molalla River SD 35 board received a first reading on several policy updates and a report about a non-emergency lockdown at the high school.
Policy updates: Dr. Mann and policy-committee members presented changes to policies addressing head lice (IGBAF and related ARs), 504 procedural safeguards and civil-rights/Title IX interpretations. Dr. Mann said the policy updates reflect alignment with current case law and federal guidance. Board members debated whether the district should exclude students with head lice from school or instead ensure school personnel "will provide information on treatment"; a board member suggested changing language from "may provide" to "will provide." Discussion also noted differing federal and state interpretations of Title IX and the implications for district administration of athletics and facilities.
Safety incident: Dr. Mann reported a human-error activation of a newly deployed badge-mounted emergency device that triggered a lockdown alert at the high school. He said there was no emergency and that the device provided precise location information to selected staff and the school resource officer. Technology staff explained the device is badge-mounted and requires multiple presses to activate; the district described the event as a useful systems test and said the safety task force will present a report at the upcoming work session.
What happens next: The policy committee will refine language before a future action vote; the safety task force will report at the next work session and technology staff will review device operation and messaging protocols.
Sources: Board discussion and superintendent report recorded in the meeting transcript.
