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Board tables first reading of mandated Positive Behavioral Support policy to reconcile it with related discipline rules
Summary
The board held an extended first-reading discussion of Policy 113.2 (Positive Behavioral Support), noting it is tied to special‑education law (Chapter 14) and may overlap with other discipline policies; the board voted to table the policy so staff can align it with related district policies.
The Twin Valley School District board conducted an extended discussion of Policy 113.2 (Positive Behavioral Support) during its governance committee section. Board members, staff and the legal/administrative presenter explained the policy is mandated by special‑education law (Chapter 14) and aims to set clear steps governing restraints, isolation and other high‑level interventions for students with significant behavioral needs.
Directors raised concerns about alignment with other district policies — including the district student-discipline policy and policy addressing students with disabilities — and urged staff to reconcile overlapping language to avoid inconsistent application. Board members noted the historical impetus for these statutes: reducing inappropriate restraints and isolation and clarifying when intensive interventions can be used.
Given the concerns and the need to review multiple related policies together, a board member moved to table action on Policy 113.2 and bring a reconciled set of policies back for review. The board agreed to table further action until staff can present linked policy revisions, with no second reading scheduled until that reconciliation is complete.
