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Weston policy committee recommends student-discipline updates tied to state changes
Summary
The Weston School District Policy Committee reviewed a state-driven revision to its student-discipline policy, including a new bullying definition and clarifications on suspension terminology; staff will confirm minor wording and administrative code updates before the board first read.
Tracy, a district administrator, presented the revised student-discipline policy at the committee's Jan. 12 meeting and said the changes "are based on statutory changes," leaving the committee with little discretion on key items.
Committee members flagged specific wording questions and procedural clarifications. Chair (Speaker 2) asked, "Why do we use the words 'violates a publicized policy' as opposed to just 'violates the policy of the board'?" saying the phrase could imply some policies are not public and risk reduced transparency. Tracy said she will ask administrators for a…
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