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Policy committee approves several referrals to the school board, tables others and sets next meeting for Nov. 19
Summary
At its Oct. 1 meeting the Faribault Public School District policy committee referred Policies 905, 1005.6, 4.18 and 902 to the school board, tabled Policy 5.37 until Feb. 4, 2025, and tabled Policy 606.5 (library materials) until Nov. 19, 2024.
The Faribault Public School District policy committee on Oct. 1 unanimously approved referrals and passed motions to advance several policies to the school board while tabling others for further review.
In brief: The committee approved sending Policy 905 (advertising) and Policy 1005.6 (equal access to school activities) to the school board after clarifying that nonprofit organizations would need parental releases to use student names in advertising and that student meetings led by students are not district‑led. Chair (S2) moved both items and the committee approved each by voice vote.
The committee also moved to send revised Policy 4.18 (Drug‑Free Workplace/Drug‑Free School) to the school board; S2 noted the Minnesota Legislature updated protections in 2024 related to the Minnesota patient registry program and the redlined amendment would be forwarded. Policy 902 (use of district facilities and equipment) was approved for board referral after committee members noted the only change was an updated legal reference (Minn. Stat. §123B.51).
Policy 5.37 (Positive School Expectations) was not forwarded; Chair (S2) moved to table it until Feb. 4, 2025, saying the policy was authored by district staff six to seven years ago and needs alignment with PBIS across grade levels. The motion to table was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Finally, the committee set its next meeting for Nov. 19 (rather than Election Day, Nov. 5) and voted to table the substantial new Policy 606.5 (library materials) to that date so members could review board feedback and receive legal clarification. Chair (S2) said she will send members the three board emails (with personal information removed) and follow up with district counsel about whether entire works must be examined during reconsideration reviews.
What happens next: Referred policies will proceed to the school board for consideration; Policy 606.5 will return to the committee Nov. 19 and Policy 5.37 will return Feb. 4, 2025. The committee adjourned after those actions.
Vote details: Votes were taken by voice and recorded as passed; the transcript records ayes but does not provide roll‑call tallies or named votes.
