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Board to return student-wellness and nondiscrimination policy updates for second reading after member questions
Summary
Trustees heard first readings on a range of policy changes — nondiscrimination language (including SB700 cannabis protections), temporary athletic-coach AED training, and substantial student-wellness changes requiring nutritionally adequate in-school foods — and asked staff to consult with CSBA on removed 'hairstyle' language before the second reading.
At the Oct. 7 meeting district staff presented several proposed board-policy revisions for first reading and invited further discussion and edits before a second reading.
Nondiscrimination: Staff noted federal regulation updates and SB700 (2023) language that prohibits penalizing employees for lawful off-duty cannabis use; board members asked clarifying questions about safety-sensitive positions (e.g., bus drivers) and how licensing and federal testing requirements remain in effect for drivers. Staff indicated they would provide additional detail about transportation safety and testing policies.
Temporary athletic coaches: A proposed policy update implements AB245 (2023) training requirements for temporary athletic coaches, specifically training on the location and use of AEDs and appropriate safety protocols. Staff recommended returning the item for a second reading.
Student wellness: The proposed revisions would require that foods provided to students on campus during the school day be nutritionally adequate (affecting celebrations, rewards and on-campus fundraisers during school hours) and expand language on supporting staff wellness as it relates to student well-being. Trustees raised practical questions about implementation, family communications and consistency with state food standards. Board members suggested small wording changes to clarify that staff-wellness strategies should be pursued in ways that support student wellness; staff agreed to return a revised version for a second reading and to prepare outreach to principals and PTAs.
Policy drafting question: Trustee Baldadano flagged that CSBA’s draft removed a reference to protected hairstyles (CROWN Act language). Staff agreed to check with CSBA about why that language was omitted and to return the policy with clarification.
LCAP outreach: In the same portion of the agenda Assistant Superintendent Yamashita reviewed the district’s LCAP outreach plan: a family survey launched Sept. 29 running through October, parent advisory committee formation, a LCAP 'roadshow' and additional community and employee engagement opportunities. The district estimated about $7 million in locally directed LCAP funding and emphasized multiple ways for families to provide feedback (youth-truth survey, separate community Google form and translation in English and Spanish).
Next steps: Staff will consult with CSBA about the nondiscrimination language, update the student-wellness draft per board feedback, and bring all revised policies back for second reading and formal adoption.
