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Deptford board approves second readings of multiple equity and related policies
Summary
The Deptford Township Board of Education unanimously approved a package of equity-related and other policies at its July 15 meeting, advancing second readings on several equity, assessment and student conduct policies and scheduling one new policy for first reading.
The Deptford Township Board of Education approved a package of policy updates during its July 15 meeting, moving multiple equity and related items to final adoption after second readings.
The board voted, on a motion by Dr. Frank Scambia seconded by Milton Corsey, to approve second readings for Policy #1140 (Educational Equity Policies/Affirmative Action), #1523 (Comprehensive Equity Plan), #1530 (Equal Employment Opportunities), #1550 (Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices), #2260 (Equity in School and Classroom Practices), #2423 (Bilingual Education), #2520 (Instructional Supplies), #2622 (Student Assessment), #5512 (Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying), #5541 (Anti-Hazing) and #5750 (Equitable Education Opportunity), among others. The motion carried on a roll call vote recorded as 8-0.
The board also approved a first reading for Policy #2361 (Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources), which will return for a second reading and potential adoption at a later meeting.
Superintendent Kevin Kanauss recommended the items; committee chair updates earlier in the agenda had listed Policy as one of the committee report topics. No public comments were recorded specifically on the policy package during the agenda-only public portion.
The approvals put the district’s written equity and student-assessment practices in formal policy alignment and schedule the acceptable-use policy for the next step in the district review process.
