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Staff presents draft policy list for public hearing, including NIL and a 'teacher Bill of Rights'
Summary
Wallace Knight told the board that three policies are set for public hearing and approval and provided a working list of draft policies, including name/image/likeness (24‑31), a teacher 'Bill of Rights' (3700), crowdfunding policy, and social media use (policy 7544). He said he can provide working drafts on request and expects further updates in May.
Wallace Knight, a district staff member, told the board that three policies will be on the next agenda for public hearing and approval and that a longer list of draft policies will be coming for review. Knight identified several new policies by number and topic: name/image/likeness in athletics (policy 24‑31), a teacher "Bill of Rights" (policy 3700), a proposed crowdfunding policy, and a social media policy (transcribed as 75.44). He said working drafts are available to board members on request and that he will add the list to the board agenda.
Why it matters: Policy updates affect district operations and compliance: Knight reminded the board that certain safety policies must be reported to the Department of Education annually and that some student health and safety policies require July reporting. Members asked to see working drafts to review language earlier in the process.
Details: Knight said staff has prioritized policies that must be in place when students return (for example, materials such as the student code of conduct book). He also said that some policy revisions are driven by legislative changes and that an additional round of policy updates is expected around May. When asked if the draft versions can be shared, Knight said he could provide working drafts and update the agenda to reflect progress.
Next steps: Knight will provide working drafts to board members on request, will update the board agenda with the draft list, and plans for additional policy updates in May tied to the legislative session. Specific adoption votes are expected at future meetings after public hearings.
