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Board asks whether JGA explains why staff cannot touch students
Summary
During the Aug. 14 first reading, a board member asked whether JGA explains why staff members cannot touch students, indicating a request for clearer communication to families about physical-contact policies and staff training.
A board member requested clarification about JGA's language on staff contact with students, asking whether the policy explains the reasons staff are prohibited from touching students and how that guidance is communicated to families and staff. The question arose during the Aug. 14 policy first reading.
"Regarding JGA, do we share why staff members can't touch students with students?" the board member asked. Trustees asked staff to provide context, rationale and any recommended communication or training materials to accompany the policy changes before a subsequent reading.
