Board adopts expulsion policy after second reading; transcript shows internal policy code inconsistency
After a second reading, the board voted unanimously to adopt the district's expulsion policy; the agenda listed the item as "FGE" while the motion adopted "JGE." Superintendent Owens clarified statutory limits on expanding expulsion grounds.
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The board considered a second reading of the district's expulsion policy (appearing on the agenda as FGE). Superintendent James Owens explained that language to broaden grounds for expulsion beyond harm to staff and students is not supported by statute. Director Ronald "Jess" Hardin moved to approve policy JGE as presented; Director William Mohring seconded and the motion passed unanimously (recorded as approved).
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