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Lake Shore board begins phased overhaul of district policies; Neola policies set for repeal except bullying
Summary
At a June 25 special meeting, Dr. DiPonio outlined a phased review of district policies, saying 1000 and 2000 series policies are aligned with Michigan law and proposing a schedule that includes repealing Neola policies on July 27, 2026 (bullying policy excepted).
The Lake Shore Board of Education heard a presentation from Dr. DiPonio on a multi-step review of district policies at its June 25 special meeting. He told the board that "1000 and 2000 policy information [was] shared with the Board" and that the policies "are aligned with Michigan State Law and Thrun warrants these policies in a legal situation."
DiPonio outlined a schedule for follow-up sessions and administrative policy work: the board will meet on July 9, 2026 to review the 3000 series and on July 23, 2026 to review the 4000 and 5000 series. He also said the district plans to repeal Neola policies on July 27, 2026, "except bullying," and to bring a Thrun-drafted bullying policy to the August agenda. The board did not take a final vote on adoption of the 1000/2000 updates at the special meeting; the presentation established a timeline for further review and handbook revisions over the coming year.
Board members raised procedural questions during the discussion about next steps and the legal review; Dr. DiPonio said he would work with Thrun (legal counsel) on outstanding legal questions. The district identified Michigan state law and the firm's review as the primary legal references guiding the policy drafting and repeal plan.
