Policy

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Board adopts service-animal and volunteer policies; debate continues on animals-in-classroom policy

The board adopted an updated service-animal policy aligned with federal/state law and approved a revised volunteers policy with background checks; discussion over a broader 'animals in schools' policy drew an opposition citing liability and was placed on the table for further consideration.

RSU 15/MSAD 15Nov 5, 2026

Board asked to adopt updated Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for 2026–27 academic year

Beardsley ElementaryNov 9, 2026

Board approves employee internet/device policy on second reading

RSU 40/MSAD 40Nov 6, 2026

Staff briefs commission on new artist LLC designation and recent local arts events

GoldenNov 5, 2026

Board reviews first-read updates to child-abuse reporting policies; counsel review required for expungements

BAY SHORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTNov 4, 2026

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Board rescinds outdated policies, adopts school‑resource‑officer policy

The board voted to rescind several outdated policies and adopted recommended policy 5142.4 on school resource officers, formalizing an existing MOU requirement for any SRO assigned to district schools.

Bristol School DistrictNov 5, 2026

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PGCPS to publish AI policy and other updates for public comment

District officials said an AI policy — updated to align with Maryland State Department of Education guidance — and several other policy and regulation changes will go out for public comment on Nov. 17; staff emphasized the model policy already covered many district practices.

Prince George's County Public SchoolsNov 5, 2026

Exceptions To Remediation

What the city calls 'exceptions': archived, preexisting, third‑party and individualized documents

Staff detailed four exception categories that may not require immediate remediation—archived, preexisting unchanged files, third‑party content without city contract, and password‑protected individualized documents—and said exempt items requested in an accessible format must be produced on request.

SpokaneNov 5, 2026

More coverage

Board approves grading and open-enrollment policy edits; observation-advisory item tabled

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTNov 5, 2026

Board hears first reading of eight policies; second reading set for Dec. 2

EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTNov 5, 2026

COTI asked stakeholders for input on future needs and regulation updates

NevadaNov 5, 2026

Commissioners debate whether design guidelines are being eroded by 'formulaic' exceptions

Woodside TownNov 5, 2026

Board approves policies on student admissions, records and personal devices

KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTNov 5, 2026

Preschool discussion and KLGC policy first reading for Isle au Haut School Board

Isle Au Haut Public SchoolsNov 4, 2026

Board approves amended personnel-complaints policy (STC 10-17) at second reading

Sioux Falls School District 49-5Nov 4, 2026

Board adopts multiple policy updates and begins review of new high-school dance policy

Weber School DistrictNov 4, 2026

Putnam board votes to advertise update to policy 8‑5‑1‑0

PutnamNov 5, 2026

Committee forwards employee ID and severe-weather policies to county board

Marquette CountyNov 5, 2026

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Board adopts service-animal and volunteer policies; debate continues on animals-in-classroom policy

Board asked to adopt updated Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for 2026–27 academic year

Board approves employee internet/device policy on second reading

Staff briefs commission on new artist LLC designation and recent local arts events

Board reviews first-read updates to child-abuse reporting policies; counsel review required for expungements

Board rescinds outdated policies, adopts school‑resource‑officer policy

PGCPS to publish AI policy and other updates for public comment

What the city calls 'exceptions': archived, preexisting, third‑party and individualized documents

More coverage

Board approves grading and open-enrollment policy edits; observation-advisory item tabled

Board hears first reading of eight policies; second reading set for Dec. 2

COTI asked stakeholders for input on future needs and regulation updates

Commissioners debate whether design guidelines are being eroded by 'formulaic' exceptions

Board approves policies on student admissions, records and personal devices

Preschool discussion and KLGC policy first reading for Isle au Haut School Board

Board approves amended personnel-complaints policy (STC 10-17) at second reading

Board adopts multiple policy updates and begins review of new high-school dance policy

Putnam board votes to advertise update to policy 8‑5‑1‑0

Committee forwards employee ID and severe-weather policies to county board

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Board advances five policies for first reading; public commenter urges more town-hall style community engagement

Salvation Army listed for committee discussion on county 'White Flag' and 'Red Flag' procedures

Board reviews updated bullying, AI and student‑search policies; asks for handbook alignment

Board adopts KGB policy on public conduct after second reading

Board approves first readings of five ISBA-recommended policies including 'teaching of controversial subjects'

Board adopts comprehensive NEOLA policy package in second reading