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Duneland board hears first readings of wide-ranging policy revisions tied to state law updates
Summary
On Aug. 11 the Duneland board accepted first readings and approved motions related to multiple policy revisions — including changes on nepotism, drug administration, law-enforcement interactions, drinking-water testing for preschool, and background checks — many tied to updates in Indiana Code.
The Duneland School Corporation board on Aug. 11 heard administration presentations and accepted motions to move a long list of policy revisions to first reading, citing alignment with changes in Indiana law and federal guidance.
A staff member outlined revisions to many policy sections: clarifying anti-nepotism options; addressing employment of volunteer firefighters; adding definitions and procedures for administering nonprescription drugs and student possession of rescue inhalers; detailing interactions with law enforcement and other governmental agencies; incorporating Indiana Code 16 41 21.2 lead-testing requirements for preschool drinking water; and adding options for smart sensor monitoring technology. The presenter said some policies (for example, 86 40) were rescinded because their content was incorporated into revised policy 8500.
A board member moved to accept the revisions for first reading; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Later in the meeting the administration presented additional corrections and updates (technical corrections, graduation-course requirements tied to state statutes, summer-school reading remediation and related Indiana Code changes). The board approved acceptance of those items following a motion and second.
The transcript records the policy numbers and the staff explanation that changes were made to align with specific Indiana Code sections and to make technical corrections, but it does not include roll-call vote tallies or detailed implementation schedules for each policy. The board’s action advances the proposed changes to the formal process for adoption.
