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Board weighs student‑conduct language amid case‑law discussion; nicotine added to discipline language
Summary
The board reviewed attorney‑drafted student conduct language and discussed whether discipline language might be overreach in light of case law; the JG discipline text will add nicotine products and the tobacco policy will be updated.
The board examined attorney‑drafted revisions to the JFC student‑conduct and JG student‑discipline policies. Director Mark Simonsen cautioned that some language could be overreach with respect to students and weapons; Superintendent Trip Goodall responded by citing case law and reminding the board that similar language has been in district policy previously.
The JG discipline language will add nicotine products, which will require an update to the tobacco policy. The board preserved a paragraph noted in JFC and asked staff to ensure case‑law references and the district’s existing approach are consistently reflected in final policy language.
