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McGuffey board approves elementary handbook changes including stricter car‑rider dismissal rules
Summary
The board approved the 2024–25 elementary student handbook with revised dismissal procedures (car‑rider pickup to limit walkers, use of visor name tags, and ID checks for unknown adults), added autistic support services and included therapy dog Phoebe; administration said no broad community committee had been formed to draft the changes.
The McGuffey School District board approved proposed changes to the elementary student handbook for the 2024–25 school year at its July 18 meeting after a staff presentation and follow‑up questions.
Kelly Anne Mate presented the handbook revisions for Joe Walker and Claysville elementaries, highlighting updated personnel listings, calendar dates and several safety‑focused dismissal changes. Mate said the district…
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