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Board reviews code‑of‑conduct, DASA and Title IX procedures and timelines
Summary
Trustees examined the district’s code of conduct and the DASA (anti‑harassment) and Title IX policies, including investigative timelines and standards of evidence; legal counsel advised typical target timeframes but noted investigatory complexity and statutory constraints.
The board reviewed the district code of conduct and long, detailed DASA and Title IX policy drafts, focusing on investigation timelines, evidence standards and the role of coordinators.
Legal counsel explained that while a 30‑day investigation timeframe is a useful benchmark for many DASA investigations, complex cases involving many witnesses may require more time and written notice. Board members discussed whether to adopt a higher standard of proof ("clear and convincing") for some disciplinary decisions; the transcript records trustees debating preponderance versus clear and convincing standards and the implications for outcomes and appeals.
Members also discussed the requirement to notify employees when disciplinary records are subject to FOIL requests and the scope of records potentially disclosable under public‑records law. The board asked staff to clarify timelines and cross‑references for appeals and to finalize coordinator names and contact information before publication. No final change to evidence standards was recorded; the board indicated it would continue review and return the policy for further consideration.
