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Board moves three infection-control and safety policies to second reading
Summary
The board gave first readings to revisions removing an older infection-control policy, consolidating language into policy 5004, and reviewed a first reading of policy 6511 (staff safety); board consensus moved the policies to a second reading.
During the May 19 meeting the Stanwood-Camano School District board conducted first readings for three board-policy items: retirement of policy 65-12 (infection control programs), consolidation of infection-control language under policy 5004, and a first reading of policy 6511 (staff safety).
Staff said many changes are wording updates (for example, changing "shall" to "will") and noted some clarifications were prompted by bargaining with a labor partner. Staff also noted updates reflecting current medical practice — for example, that hepatitis B vaccination is commonly covered as a preventive measure and language was updated accordingly.
Board members discussed the background of the changes and whether additional community context was needed. In the meeting the board indicated consensus to move policy 5004 and policy 6511 to second reading; staff said the retirement of policy 65-12 was part of that consolidation process.
Why it matters: policy revisions affect staff health and safety guidance and could affect bargaining implications with labor partners where those policies intersect with employment conditions. The board did not adopt the policies at this meeting; they will return for a subsequent reading and formal vote.
