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Board holds first reading of weapons policy; discusses separating firearms from other violations
Summary
Superintendent Amy Minor reviewed Colchester's weapons policy and noted the district currently requires school board hearings for all violations; administrators discussed the potential benefit of a separate firearms policy to clarify thresholds and flexibility, particularly at the elementary level.
Superintendent Amy Minor reviewed the district's Weapons Policy (F24) during the Dec. 3 meeting and told the board that Colchester currently has among the strictest policies in the county because it requires school board hearings for all weapon-related violations. Administrators noted that other districts separate firearm rules from policies covering other types of weapons, which can provide clearer thresholds and discretion, especially for elementary schools.
The board discussed possible benefits of creating two distinct policies to allow greater clarity and flexibility. Director Nic Longo moved to approve the first reading of Policy F24; the motion passed unanimously. No changes were finalized at first reading; administrators said they would consider examples and thresholds that would necessitate school board hearings if the board elects to split firearm rules from other weapon policies.
