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Policy committee reviews student privacy opt‑outs, school lunch guidance and library book‑challenge questions
Summary
Committee members discussed removing a Sept. 30 opt‑out deadline for directory information (including military recruiter access), possible separate opt‑out options, improved family communications, review of school-lunch policy language and a request from librarians to examine a library book‑challenge process; staff were asked to consult legal counsel and return recommendations by Jan. 6.
The committee reviewed policy 5500 (student privacy) after receiving an email asking how parents can opt out of sharing directory information with military recruiters. The Chair noted the written policy references a Sept. 30 opt‑out date but said current district practice accepts opt‑outs at any time during the school year and proposed removing the fixed date if not legally required.
Members raised the practical concern that an opt-out filed midyear might arrive after the district has already shared directory information with recruiters. One member suggested language making an opt-out effective upon receipt by the district but acknowledged that…
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