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Board reviews updates to code of conduct covering attendance, medication, simulated weapons and discipline procedures
Summary
Mr. Williams presented proposed code of conduct revisions at the July 20 workshop, including updated attendance/truancy language, medication distribution rules, cell‑phone and simulated‑weapons policies, and revised expulsion/alternative placement procedures; several members raised concerns about preserving board oversight for specified actions.
On July 20, Mr. Williams led the board through proposed updates to the district code of conduct packet and identified page changes for members to follow.
Williams said most changes are language updates to align with statute and practice: a single parent signature page for elementary/middle, added language clarifying attendance consequences (including driver's‑license implications), updated school health guidance about prescription and nonprescription medication handling, and a proposed K–5 restriction on Crocs for safety in PE that a board member said should be deferred to further discussion.
On medication, Williams said nurses are qualified to hold and assist students with prescribed medication and that front‑office staff are trained through the Department of Health to assist when nurses are not available. Board members asked whether the training is certifiable and Williams said the Department of Health provides the program.
Williams also reviewed updates on simulated weapons (toy pistols, water guns and other facsimiles are prohibited on school property), cell‑phone policy (expanded to smartwatches and "meta glasses" as wireless communication devices), and clarified definitions of bullying, harassment, hazing and contraband. He said level‑4 offenses that include firearms, threats to school safety and false bomb reports remain subject to mandatory expulsion procedures.
A board member objected to revised wording that would remove the board from approval of stipulated agreements and allow superintendent approval in certain alternative‑placement decisions; Williams and other board members discussed that students still recommended for expulsion would come to the board while some alternative placements historically have been handled administratively.
Williams showed a new consolidated behavior grid format and noted an opt‑out form for the Pledge of Allegiance will be included in the packet. The workshop ended without an immediate final vote on the code changes; members asked for clarifying edits and further review.
