November 7, 2023 at 3:45 PM - Policy Committee

I. STRATEGIES
A.  Student-Centered Learning.  We will address individual student learning in
      innovative and challenging ways.
B.  Equity.  We will commit to a high-quality education for every student.
C.  Mental Health and Safety.  We will ensure our schools focus on the social and
     emotional well-being and safety of students and staff.
D.  School Climate.  We will foster unity, respect, and connectedness within our schools.
E.  Family and Community Engagement.  We will engage families and the community
     to help our students grow as learners and citizens.

II. The meeting can be viewed live at the following link:  https://www.youtube.com/user/isd656/live

III. Call to Order
      - Determination of a Quorum Present
      - Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda - ACTION

V. Policy 704.1 - Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Capital Leases and Software Based Information Technology Agreements (SBITA’S) - ACTION

VI. MSBA Policy Services Newsletter - October 17, 2023 - INFORMATION

VI.A. Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence - Updates "sexual orientation" definition to match 2023 legislative change - ACTION

VI.B. Policy 416 - Drug, Alcohol and Cannabis Testing - Adds new references to cannabis testing; adds new provisions on cannabis testing and similar provisions - ACTION

VI.C. Policy 506 - Student Discipline - Clarifies that a one-day dismissal now counts as a suspension (Art. XII, D, 4) - ACTION

VI.D. Policy 506 - Student Discipline - Complaint Procedure - Sample Discipline Complaint Procedure and Form - ACTION

VI.E. Policy 507 - Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint - Update reflects recent Attorney General opinions - ACTION

VI.F. Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records Form - Removes the phrase "and other similar information" from Section 4 and adds information to the accompanying Note - ACTION

VI.G. Policy 620 - Credit for Learning - Adds Minnesota Statutes reference to Art. III, B to increase clarity - ACTION

VII. Next Meeting: December 5, 2023, 3:45 pm, Falcon Room, District Office - INFORMATION

VIII. Adjournment - ACTION