Board tables proposed student-expression policy after members raise enforcement concerns
Board debated a proposed student-expression/distribution policy that some members said could require principal approval for informal items; solicitor said policy was intended to reflect recent cases and not to bar informal invitations; board voted to table the policy for solicitor revision and further review.
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The board discussed a proposed update to Policy 2-20 on student expression, distribution and posting materials after several board members raised concerns that the proposal could require principal pre-approval for small, informal items (for example birthday invitations). Board member Mrs. Booth argued that the policy as written lacked quantity limits and could overreach: "We're not giving the children any agency to make decisions... every birthday invitation... would all be in pre approval by the principal."
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