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Board narrows job‑description language, removing 'democratic values' phrase
Summary
After several board members described the phrase 'democratic values' as vague, the board voted to amend policy 1400 to end the relevant sentence at 'positive role model for students' and approved the amended policy and updated job descriptions.
Board members debated the wording in policy 1400 that required each job description to 'instill in students the belief in and the practice of ethical principles and democratic values.' Several members said the phrase 'democratic values' was vague and could be interpreted in many ways; others urged a fuller definition rather than immediate removal. After discussion the board voted to amend policy 1400 so the sentence ends at 'positive role model for students.'
The board then approved the set of revised job descriptions for 2026–27 with the policy change in effect; the updates include retitling the director of technology position and moving certain technical coordination duties to a technical operations coordinator. Administration will update the written policy documents and job description language to reflect the amendment.
Board members said the item will be revisited in future workshops if they want a clarified or expanded phrasing.
