March 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

Rationale:  This is due to P.A. 16-23 An Act Concerning the Palliative Use of Marijuana (medical marijuana).   The act specifically addresses student who have been prescribed medical marijuana.    It is a mandated policy.  

Rationale:  There is a series of recommendations based on changes to Every Student Succeeds Act (Federal law) of 2015.  The recommendations look specifically to remove barriers for enrollment and retention of homeless children and unaccompanied youth.  It addresses topics like placement, appeal procedures, transportation, and educational services (including preschool).  It outlines the duties of the local liaison.  

Rationale:  At our last meeting the policy committee asked me to meet with principals to review both Newtown's and Bethel's current policy and regulation to determine which policy was more comprehensive and reflected practice.   After careful review, we felt that Newtown's policy was much more comprehensive and made revisions to that policy.  We feel that it addresses safety and security concerns, while continuing to allow access to parents and the public.  

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This policy has two essential components, use of drones by the public and by our students as part of the instructional program.  Based on our discussion at our last meeting, I have worked on one policy which addresses student/staff use for instructional purposes and drone use on campus by the general public.  I have sent the policy to the Bethel Police Department for their input.  I will hopefully have their feedback prior to our meeting.  Please note that the Bethel Public Schools will have to obtain an insurance rider for liability coverage.  Mrs. Yonsky will be able to speak to that in the meeting.