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Board debates adding detail to Policy 55-20 on disorder and demonstration
Summary
A board member proposed a detailed redline to Policy 55-20 to clarify prohibited conduct, staff responses and third-party roles; legal counsel recommended keeping policy broad and placing operational specifics in administrative procedures. Board asked staff to reconcile overlaps with the student code of conduct and other staff policies and bring back refined language.
Board member S8 presented a lengthy redline to Policy 55-20 (disorder and demonstration) that would specify prohibited conduct, staff responsibilities, third-party/vendor expectations and documentation requirements. The presenter said the intent is not to limit students' First Amendment rights but to provide clearer, enforceable rules to keep schools safe and instructional time protected.
Legal counsel (S2) advised caution about embedding detailed operational…
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