September 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

Rationale:  This policy has not been updated since 2000.  The District Safe School Climate Committee, comprised of parents, teachers, administrators and Board Members, feel that it is extremely outdated.  CABE has released the attached updated version of the Policy.   The Committee would like to give further input to the policy, but it is being presented as a first reading.  

Rationale:  This policy is being put forward for discussion.  For our meeting, Mrs. Yonsky will be presenting options for fee structures for the the Track and Field Facility. 

Rationale: 

As discussed in our previous meeting, we need to create a definition of a volunteer vs. a school visitor or supervised helper.   The distinction will create a sperate set of protocols.   

Upon further reflection, we are recommending that the Board consider using the Shipman and Goodwin model policy for volunteers.   This document creates the distinction (in the regulartions) that we believe we need in determining who is a volunteer.  

Rationale: 

The District Safe School Climate & Wellness Committee set a goal to develop strategies to help reduce student anxiety related to social media and electronic communications.  One of the strategies that the Committee focused on was to review the Cyberbullying Policy, which has not been reviewed since 2010.  The changes recommended are by the Committee.  The largest change is in the updated definition.  The District Safe School Climate plan contains the proactive action steps and consequences for cyberbullying.  

Policy went to Board for 1st reading 4/25/19.

Revisions from 4/25/19 policy meeting made.