March 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
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1. Policy & Regulation 6146 - Graduation Requirements
Speaker(s):
Christine Carver
Rationale:
Given the recent pandemic, our attorney's at Shipman and Goodwin recommends that districts check current policy to include earning of high school credit for distance learning. Shipman and Goodwin provided model language for inclusion into our Graduation Requirement regulations. The regulation has been reviewed by the BHS administration. Policy 6146 Regulation 6146
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2. Policy/Regulation 3541 - Transportation
Rationale:
This policy has been approved by the Board of Education as a First Reading. Mrs. Yonsky has made a number of suggested changes that Ms. Pare has incorporated as suggestions. Committee tabled on 12/5/19 Mrs. Yonsky will provide suggested changes to the policy at the next meeting. The policy needs to be reviewed given the changes in our transportation schedule and alignment of elementary schools. Went to Board for first reading 3/5/20
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3. Policy 3541.24 - Parent’s/Guardian’s Responsibility
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4. Policy/Regulation 6163.1 - Media Centers
Rationale:
6163.1 Policy and Regulation Media Centers This policy has not been revised since 1992 and really should reflect the learning commons model, which is appropriate as we renovate the spaces and create 21st century library learning commons spaces. This policy was reviewed by our Supervisor of Digital Learning, who oversees our library media program and made the suggested recommendations. Went to Board for first reading 3/5/20
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5. Policy 6141.321 - Student Responsible Use Policy for Use of District Technology Resources
Rationale:
Policy 6141.321 & Form 6141.321 As part of our review cycle of all district policies, we decided to review policies associated with technology. This policy was reviewed by our Supervisor of Digital Learning, who made the suggested recommendations. Went to Board for first reading 3/5/20
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6. Policy 6141.322 - Bring Your Own Technology
Rationale:
6141.322 Bring Your Own Technology - As part of our review cycle of all district policies, we decided to review those associated with technology first. This policy was reviewed by our Supervisor of Digital Learning, who made the suggested recommendations. The policy has not been revised since 2011. Went to Board for first reading 3/5/20
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7. Bylaw 9372.1- Board Members Use of Social Media
Rationale:
Per the Board's request, we have modified bylaw 9327 with the recommended language from Shipman and Goodwin. Discussion from Last Meeting At our last policy meeting the Board requested that I contact our Attorney at Shipman and Goodwin with specific questions regarding use of social media and email. Attorney Santiago's responses were emailed to the committee and are recorded below:
Shipman does not have a model policy. When provided the models from CABE, Attorney Santiago had the following recommendations:
Attorney Santiago recommended that there not be a separate policy, but be included as part of the current bylaw 9327, electronic records, with a separate section for etiquette with social media. She is recommending the following wording from samples provided. Deletions are notated by cross outs. Additions are underlined. Social Media Guidelines for Board Members The following guidelines are for Board members to consider when using social media in their role as public officials. In using social media to communicate about school district activities, a Board member shall: 1. Clarify that the communication is as an individual member of the Board and not in the role of an official District spokesperson. Remember that Board members have no individual authority to take action, but rather may only act as a Board, at a legally noticed Board meeting. 2. Avoid 3. Direct complaints or concerns presented online from other individuals to the appropriate administrator. 4. Avoid posting content that indicates the reaching of an opinion on pending matters. 5. Ask for community input through appropriate channels, but 6. Post only content that the District has already released to the public. 7. Clarify, when attempting to restate what happened at a previous Board meeting, that the posting on the social media site is not an official record of such meeting. Share information only from the open portions of the meeting. 8. Conduct himself/herself online in a manner that reflects well on the District; avoid posting information that has not been verified an and made public by the District; and never post anonymously about school business. 9. Report immediately harassing or defamatory communications to the Superintendent if they involve school officials, staff, students or District business. 10. Retain electronic records, including the Board member’s own posts and content others post to the Board members account, when required to do so by the District’s retention policy. 11. Report immediately to the District any potential security breaches if the Board member loses control or possession of a District-issued or personal electronic device on which confidential District records could be accessed. 12. Comply with the District’s acceptable use policy when using District-issued devices or technology resources, including District Internet access on a personal device. Bylaw 9327 Went to Board for first reading 3/5/20
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8. Policies for future review/discussion
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9. New Business
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10. Audience Participation
Rationale:
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing rules, this meeting is being held virtually and broadcast live on BEtv for public access, if you wish to speak during audience participation, you can do so by calling into the video conference using the number and meeting ID below: Dial: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 174-006-564 |
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11. Adjourn
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