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Board amends agenda to add transportation and staff–student relations policies for first reading
Summary
The board voted on Jan. 13 to amend the agenda to include first readings of Policy 5720 (transportation; staff driving students) and Policy 6180 (staff–student relations/fraternization); the amendment passed by voice vote and both policies were added as board action items for future consideration.
A board member moved on Jan. 13 to amend the meeting agenda and add two policy items for first reading: Policy 5720 (transportation) and Policy 6180 (staff-student relations/fraternization).
The motion described the transportation-policy adjustment as a clarification that staff driving students in personal cars is not allowed under district policy, while acknowledging there could be limited, documented exceptions in a small district and that the district will track any exceptions. The fraternization policy language requires district-approved technology for staff-student communication and directs staff to report concerns and use district reporting channels.
The motion to amend the agenda was seconded and approved by voice vote; the chair then confirmed the items would be included as first reads under board action items. Board discussion included reminders that personnel reporting rules and child-abuse reporting procedures remain in effect and that policy is effective only with appropriate practice and enforcement.
The board did not adopt the policies at first reading; they were added to the agenda for board consideration and any future vote will be recorded in meeting minutes.
Action on the policies will be scheduled as part of the board’s regular business in a subsequent meeting.
