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OSBA audit finds 113 policies needing revision; board weighs three review timelines
Summary
Staff told the board OSBA audited the policy manual: 243 policies adequate, 113 need review, 11 required policies missing, 20 ARs recommended and 37 deletions; the board discussed monthly, biweekly, or intensive workgroup options with OSBA facilitation.
Staff presented the results of an OSBA audit of the district policy manual and explained color coding for priorities. According to staff, OSBA classified 243 policies as adequate, 113 as needing review or revision, 11 required policies as missing, 20 administrative regulations as recommended, and 37 policies eligible for deletion.
Staff offered three timeline options for an OSBA‑facilitated rewrite: (1) monthly two‑hour meetings (about 10–12 months), (2) biweekly two‑hour meetings (about 5–6 months), or (3) an intensive 2–3‑day admin workgroup with up to three board members to process many policies in a short span. The board discussed quorum rules for workgroups, rotating members for intensive days, and timing constraints given a forthcoming superintendent search and holiday schedule. The board agreed to schedule next steps for the Oct. 15 meeting and nominate members for a possible intensive review.
