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Board OKs Policy 5018 (Parent Involvement) on first reading

Board of Education, Seward Public Schools ยท June 9, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved changes to Policy 5018 (Parent Involvement in Educational Practices) on first reading. The policy clarifies parental access to curricular materials, notifications for certain surveys and assessments, and opt-out provisions for some items.

The board voted to approve changes to Policy 5018 on first reading. The updated policy defines how parents may request access to curricular materials, how the district will notify families prior to certain surveys and opt-out opportunities for non-required activities, and procedures for requesting exemptions from particular instructional activities where permitted.

The motion to approve was made by Matt Hastings and seconded by Shawn Svoboda; the vote passed as recorded. The board packet includes the full proposed language and a notice that parents will receive required notifications at the start of the school year. "Motion to approve policy changes on 5018 on first reading as presented. Passed with a motion by Matt Hastings and a second by Shawn Svoboda" (SEG 051-053).