Board approves code of student conduct revision after brief edits

Jun 2, 2026

The school board approved changes to policy 7-3.1 (Code of Student Conduct), including alternate language exempting school closings from suspension-day counts; the board adopted the revision after minor edits and a motion by Dr. Shroves.

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The Hanover County School Board discussed and approved a revision to the Code of Student Conduct (policy 7-3.1) that clarifies how school closings count toward suspension days. Ms. Lynn read alternative language removing a sentence about counting closings; the board indicated it favored that edit. Dr. Shroves moved to approve the revised policy and the motion passed by voice vote after a second from Mr. Coleman.

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