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Board discusses state-mandated protections on staff-student boundaries; district readies training and recordkeeping
Summary
Board reviewed draft language to comply with Acts 88/89 requiring policies on inappropriate staff–student relationships and annual training; officials said DPI guidance is in legal review and the district will use approved training or a compliant alternative by Sept. 1.
Board members reviewed draft policy language and guidelines to implement state requirements addressing inappropriate staff–student relationships (described in the meeting as Act 88/89). The Agency official said, "Legislation was passed last year with the intent of implementation by September 1 within school districts across the state," and noted the Department of Public Instruction was still finalizing legal review of its training module.
District guidance discussed acceptable communication platforms (Google Classroom, Skyward, district email; ParentSquare was described as an upcoming district tool) and a retention requirement that messages and communication be preserved for up to seven years. The board discussed exceptions for confidential professional roles (nurses, counselors, social workers) and agreed to proceed with compliant training options if DPI materials are delayed.
