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Board updates policies on special education and extreme heat, waives third reading for policy 7611
Summary
Trustees approved policy 7611 (Children with Disabilities) after waiving the third reading and discussed broader policy revisions including harassment and a new extreme‑heat policy tied to recent state law and athletic safety.
At the March 25 meeting, the board considered several policy updates intended to align district rules with recent federal and state regulatory changes. The packet included revisions to discrimination and harassment policies and a new policy addressing extreme heat, which would cover both indoor classroom conditions and outdoor activities such as athletics and recess.
Trustees agreed to waive the third reading and approved Policy 7611 (Children with Disabilities) to reflect changes in age definitions and mandated services. A policy lead noted the changes were legal updates to conform with new mandates and that the district kept some language from the former policy to ensure coverage for athletics and outdoor activities until the new policy is formally adopted.
Trustees discussed timing for the remaining policy packets and emphasized the district’s goal to “create a see‑something, say‑something environment” and to ensure harassment policies reflect the most current federal guidance.
