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Greene County school board opens fundraising and paid parental leave policies for 30-day public review
Summary
The board voted to place proposed policy JK (solicitations/fundraising) and board policy GARHB (paid parental leave) on the table for a 30-day public comment and review period. Presenter cited a recent state law prompting the paid-leave policy review; members asked for staff and parent input.
Presenter recommended that the board place two policies on the table for a 30-day public comment and review period: proposed policy JK (solicitations/fundraising) and board policy GARHB (paid parental leave). Chair called the motions and each passed unanimously, recorded as 4-0.
On policy JK, a Committee member asked whether superintendent regulations would be attached to the fundraising policy; Presenter acknowledged that superintendent regulation could be used to add specificity. The Committee member’s question indicated the board is seeking clarity on implementation mechanisms if the policy advances.
On paid parental leave (GARHB), Presenter told the board the item was being advanced in part because "the governor passed this new law," prompting a request for staff, parent and board feedback during the review period. Members characterized the 30-day placement as an opportunity for staff and parents to provide input; there was no further substantive debate at the meeting.
The board’s action begins a 30-day public comment period for both policies. Staff were asked to gather feedback and return with recommended revisions or commentary at a future meeting.
