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Board waives 10-day absence policy for one student
Summary
The Forsyth school board approved an exception to its 10-day absence policy for a student after a motion, second and aye vote; the action carried at the start of the meeting.
The Forsyth school board voted to waive the districts 10-day absence policy for a student, approving an exception after a motion and a second.
During the meeting S2 moved "I make a motion that we, as as a board, waive, the 10 day policy on student a with the information that has been given," and S3 seconded. Chairing speaker S1 called for the vote; members responded "aye," and S1 said, "Motion carries." The motion was recorded as approved.
Board members did not attach further conditions on the waiver during the discussion recorded in the transcript. No statute, ordinance or formal policy citation beyond the "10 day" district policy was referenced during the motion. The record shows a single formal action taken at the meeting and no accompanying amendments or follow-up assignments.
The meeting then moved into an informational report from Mr. Hess and broader facilities and planning discussion. The board set its next regular meeting for July 8 and adjourned.
