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Board debates wording on BP 6141.2 to clarify student religious expression and staff conduct
Summary
Board members discussed suggested revisions to BP 6141.2 (Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs) to clarify staff must not coerce students into religious activity while not prohibiting students' private expressions, and agreed to return the policy for a second reading.
Members discussed proposed language changes to BP 6141.2, focusing on balancing staff duties and students' private religious expression. During the discussion Member Tim Glover raised questions about the policy wording; the board suggested revised language clarifying staff shall not coerce students into prayer or religious activities in their official duties but that staff acting in a private capacity are not prohibited from encouraging student participation in personal prayer, provided it does not disrupt instruction.
The board directed that BP 6141.2 return for a second reading and possible adoption with the suggested edits. The minutes show the proposed language changes will be re-noticed to the board for a subsequent meeting; no vote on final adoption occurred at this session.
