March 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM - Policy & Legislative Committee

Description: 

This bylaw has been revised to streamline the process for reviewing and adopting policy and for making technical corrections to policies and bylaws. The bylaw provides options for defining technical corrections and authorizes the Superintendent to make such corrections and provides a summary of the corrections to the Board for review.

This revised bylaw should be adopted if the Board wishes to streamline the policy adoption process and/or technical corrections process.

Description: 

This policy has been adjusted to update language overall and to include transportation options and provisions (found in Policy 8640).

 

Description: 

This policy has been revised to reflect the immunization requirements in the Michigan Department of Education's ("MDE") "2024 Immunization Requirements for Students Entering Kindergarten and 7th Grade or Enrolling in a New School District in Grades 1-12".  

 

These revisions should be adopted in order to comply with MDE's immunization requirements.

Description: 

This policy was reviewed at the request of clients and updated to include additional definitions and further clarity to processes for the storage and administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

These suggested revisions should be considered for adoption.

[Discussion is needed on this, as the revised policy changes our current policy on non-prescription medications.]

Description: 

This policy was revised at the request of clients, adding the immunity provisions set forth in applicable State law.

Description: 

This policy is revised to include comprehensive mental health and wellness initiatives that promote the emotional and physical safety of students and staff.

Revisions to this policy should be considered for adoption.

Description: 

This policy has been revised at the request of clients to provide an option regarding Universal FAFSA provisions that are required of districts participating in the MiLEAP 2024-2025 Universal FAFSA Challenge. This provision is not currently required by law, but is necessary to secure funding offered as a part of the Challenge.

This revision should be adopted by a district participating in the Universal FAFSA Challenge.

Description: 

This policy is revised to reflect the recent changes to the Public Employment Relations Act ("PERA") due to P.A. 236 (2023).

This revision reflects the provisions of law and should be adopted.

Description: 

This policy has been revised to include additional language and options regarding "bad debt" and dietary modifications at the request of clients due to audits.

These revisions should be considered for adoption.
 

Description:  This policy has been revised to include U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA") requirement to include the overall nondiscrimination language and to add other USDA guidance regarding wellness options throughout district operations.

Description:  This policy is recommended for deletion, as the provisions for transportation have been included in Policy 2340 - Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips.

Description: 

This policy is foundational to the governance and philosophy of our athletic programs. Since the board has a critical role in setting the vision and values that guide all district programs, a review of this policy offers an opportunity to align our governance with our current goals: growing enrollment, improving student experiences, and supporting high-quality, inclusive athletic opportunities.

Please review this policy in advance of our meeting, during which we should consider whether it reflects our current priorities, offers sufficient guidance to administration, and whether updates may be needed to better define the Board’s expectations regarding our athletic program.