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Board tightens wellness wording: physical activity cannot be used as punishment, members say
Haverford Township School District Board of School Directors · April 4, 2025
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Summary
On second reading the board agreed to stronger language that "physical activity cannot be used as a punishment in school" after members raised concerns that withholding recess had led to shaming and could harm students' well-being.
During the second reading of wellness policy 2-46 on April 3, board members debated language about withholding physical activity as a disciplinary measure. Several directors said anecdotal incidents of students having recess removed had been shaming and could worsen behavior; others said teachers need consequences and cited…
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