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Board tables proposed student-expression policy after members raise enforcement concerns
Summary
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.
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."
Solicitor Mr. King responded that the policy team had altered PSBA guidance to reflect recent case law and that the intent was not to ban informal social invitations; he agreed to review Mrs. Booth's suggested modifications and to return redline language to the superintendent and board. The board voted to table the policy and asked the solicitor and administration to prepare clarifications addressing enforcement and informal distributions before the next meeting.
