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Board chair apologizes for procedural lapse; trustees call for clearer processes
Summary
Board leadership acknowledged a procedural mistake for allowing a Title IX motion without prior notice on March 4, apologized, and agreed to add code-of-conduct and process transparency items to future agendas while seeking administrative input before further policy action.
At item 6.3 the board addressed internal communication and a procedural lapse from the March 4 meeting. The chair said allowing a Title IX motion without prior notice fell short of the standard they set for transparency, apologized, and said they have changed processes to share updates more promptly with the board and community.
Superintendent Dr. Foley and other trustees described a subsequent two-hour meeting to clarify the "no surprise" expectation between board and administration and emphasized rebuilding trust. Several trustees reiterated their obligation under an ethical code to place community interest over personal interest and asked that administration provide input on any future policy changes before the board proceeds.
Public comment during the second comment period praised the board’s acknowledgement and asked that contested items be moved to later agendas so in-person commenters can attend. The board agreed to add an agenda item requesting administration’s implementation perspective on Policy JB and other changes before further action.
