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Parent urges board to adopt attendance policy after student protest; board acknowledges concern
Summary
A parent urged the board to add an item to the agenda to address student walkouts and the district’s attendance policy after a January student protest, citing safety risks and potential liability; a director had already requested a discussion on the topic.
During public comment a parent, identified in the meeting as Seth, urged the school board to schedule a discussion about student protests and attendance policy after a January event in which many students left school grounds. Seth said similar incidents elsewhere have led to injuries and arrests and argued the district should clarify the attendance consequences and safety protocols to reduce risk and potential legal exposure.
Board members acknowledged the concern and confirmed that Director Stney had requested the issue be placed on a future agenda for discussion. No formal action or policy change occurred at the meeting; board members said the matter will be considered for a future agenda and handled consistent with student-discipline and safety procedures.
What's next: the board agreed to consider the director’s request to discuss attendance policy and any required safety measures at a later meeting.
