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District updates student-search policy to add witness and canine-procedures; board moves to second read

Pender County Schools Committee of the Whole · April 28, 2026
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Summary

On first read, the board reviewed a policy updating student-search procedures to clarify metal-detector refusals, canine-search protocols that exclude students from direct interaction with dogs, and a requirement that searches include an adult witness of the same gender as the student; the board recommended moving the policy to second read on May 12.

The committee reviewed a first-read update to the district’s student-search policy, with staff recommending changes to align the language with statute and school-board-association guidance.

Dr. Taylor said the draft clarifies that coats and jackets are…

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