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Board debates how to implement whistleblower protections; asks administration to draft handbook language
Summary
Board members discussed whether whistleblower protections should be adopted as a standalone district policy or incorporated into the employee handbook, focusing on reporting procedures, monitoring retaliation and legal limits on board involvement; administration was asked to draft handbook language and return for review.
The Brandywine School District Board of Education on Oct. 21 held an extended discussion on how best to implement whistleblower protections after a first read of proposed language at a prior meeting.
Board members weighed two options: adopt a standalone district policy or add targeted language and guidance to the employee handbook. Supporters said a handbook entry could clearly direct employees where to report concerns, differentiate…
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