October 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

Rationale:  Policy 0521 Non-discrimination Statement This statement of non-discrimination has not been revised since 2005 and is aligned with Federal law.  We will be deleting the regulation, which covers investigations, which we have in other policies (4010.1 & 5145.42 below).    

Rationale:  This policy is being updated to reflect best practices when utilizing therapy dogs in schools.  The policy was updated with staff members that are trained handlers.  
Checklist for Therapy Dog 
Policy 6123 - Use of Certified Therapy Dogs in Schools

Rationale:  This bi-law is being updated to reflect recent legal advise from our attorney which allows for participation in executive sessions to be done electronically.  

Bylaw 9325.43 - Attendance at Meetings via Electronic Communications

Rationale:  Policy 5114 Student Discipline.  This policy needed to be revised due to the policy objectives and guidelines, including the inclusion of restorative practices. There were also a number of legislative changes.   Changes include notification of hearings for expulsion, the lengths of in-school and out-of-school suspensions, changes in definitions for bullying, and teacher requests for a meeting of the crisis intervention team.  

Rationale:  Policy 4118.112 & Regulation REGARDING PROHIBITION OF SEX DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE This policy and regulation goes into effect effective August 1, 2024. There were some substantial changes in the law that cause major revisions to both the policy and regulation.

Rationale:  Policy 5145.42 & Regulation PROHIBITION OF SEX DISCRIMINATION, INCLUDING SEX-BASED HARASSMENT - Students. This policy and regulation goes into effect effective August 1, 2024. There were some substantial changes in the law that cause major revisions to both the policy and regulation. It is important to note that the regulations are almost identical to those of an employee.

Rationale:  Policy 5131.911 School Climate Policy (replaces bullying policy). With this policy, which formally was entitled "Bullying", districts are required to adopt (by law) the model policy by CABE. The policy is the model policy. The District Social Emotional Learning Collaborative and Safe School Climate Committee will use it to develop the District Climate Plan.