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Committee reviews first reading of new restraint and seclusion policy as state moves to limit seclusionary practices
Summary
At the June 23 meeting the committee held a first reading of a revised JK22 restraint and seclusion policy tied to a state regulation seeking to eliminate seclusionary practices; staff said the state language is still evolving, training and reporting questions remain, and a second reading is expected after clarifying guidance is circulated.
District staff presented a first reading of a revised restraint and seclusion policy (JK22) on June 23, describing it as a response to a pending state regulation that seeks to restrict seclusionary practices in schools.
Dr. Contee (presenter) said the state—s direction is to eliminate seclusion in most cases and that local policy language will need to be updated to reflect exceptions and required processes. "This is meant to be a first reading," Dr. Contee said, noting the regulation's precise language is still being finalized and that staff are coordinating with neighboring districts and state guidance.
Committee members raised practical concerns about reporting and documentation: one member said the previous local policy had prescriptive, time-bound reporting steps that the draft did not fully mirror. Staff replied that the pending regulation includes reporting requirements and that they will circulate the regulation text to the committee and return with more detailed reporting and implementation guidance.
Questions about staff training also surfaced: members asked whether CPI or other de-escalation training would be increased for staff; presenters said staff professional development planning is underway and that training needs will be assessed and expanded as appropriate.
No vote was taken; the discussion concluded with staff agreeing to provide the regulation text and come back with clarified language and reporting expectations for a second reading later this summer or early fall.
