07. Policy: Fall 2020 Custom Updates

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On January 19, the board received 43 policy updates from NCSBA and one local policy update as first-read information.  There have been no additional changes to the policies since that time.  A number of the policy updates are temporary additions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Several other changes are the result of recent revisions to policies on discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying.  Other changes are described below. 
 
Policy revisions related to the COVID-19 response include:
  • 1510/4200/7270, School Safety
  • 3300, School Calendar and Time for Learning
  • 4400, Attendance
  • 5020, Visitors to the Schools
  • 5030, Community Use of Facilities
  • 6305, Safety and Student Transportation Services
Changes resulting from recent revisions to policies on discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying include:
  • 1740/4010, Student and Parent Grievance Procedure
  • 1742/5060, Responding to Complaints
  • 1750/7220 Grievance Procedure for Employees
  • 1760/7280, Prohibition Against Retaliation
  • 4001, Equal Educational Opportunities
Other revisions include:
  • 1710/4020/7230, Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited by Federal Law, and 7232, Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace: These policies were recently released as part of a special update related to the new federal Title IX regulations.  This update slightly modifies the language pertaining to retaliation, based on feedback from OCR provided to a member LEA. 
  • 2121, Board Member Conflict of Interest:  Adds a provision prohibiting board members from participating in any matter before the board pertaining to the employment of the board members’ spouse.  A conforming change was made to policy 2120, Code of Ethics for School Board Members.
  • 3102, Online Instruction:  Adds a new provision to authorize remote instruction for all or part of a school year when necessary due to exigent circumstances and consistent with law, and to reserve the right of the board to deviate from board policies during periods of remote instruction when necessary and consistent with law.
  • 4040/7310, Staff-Student Relations:  Modified to allow one-on-one communications with students on video conferencing platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet under certain circumstances.  A conforming change was made to policy 7335, Employee Use of Social Media.
  • 4600, Student Fees:  Reflects a change to state law that requires the schedule of student fees, charges, and solicitations to be posted annually on the board’s website by October 15 and to be updated thereafter within 30 days of any change.
  • 6330, Insurance for Student Transportation Services:  Addresses use of passenger vans for student transport. 
The 44 policies are presented for approval.  Dr. Brian Weaver will answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to approve the 44 policies as listed below. 
 
Fall 2020 Custom Updates
(second read; approval)
1300
Governing Principle – Parental Involvement
1310/4002
Parental Involvement
1500
Governing Principle – Safe, Orderly, and Inviting Environment
1510/4200/7270
School Safety
1600
Governing Principle – Professional Development
1700
Governing Principle – Removal of Barriers
1710/4020/7230
Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited by Federal Law
1725/4035/7236
Title IX Sexual Harassment – Prohibited Conduct and Reporting Process
1726/4036/7237
Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process
1740/4010
Student and Parent Grievance Procedure
1742/5060
Responding to Complaints
1750/7220
Grievance Procedure for Employees
1760/7280
Prohibition Against Retaliation
2120
Code of Ethics for School Board Members
2121
Board Member Conflict of Interest
2500
Hearings Before the Board
3000
Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program
3102
Online Instruction
3300
School Calendar and Time for Learning
3410
Testing and Assessment Program
3460
Graduation Requirements
3620
Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations
4001
Equal Educational Opportunities
4023
Education for Pregnant and Parenting Students
4040/7310
Staff-Student Relations
4202/5029/7272
Service Animals in Schools
4328
Gang-Related Activity
4333
Weapons, Bomb Threats, Terrorist Threats, and Clear Threats to Safety
4335
Criminal Behavior
4345
Student Discipline Records
4353
Long-Term Suspension, 365-Day Suspension, Expulsion
4400
Attendance
4600
Student Fees
5020
Visitors to the Schools
5030
Community Use of Facilities
5070/7350
Public Records – Retention, Release, and Disposition
6305
Safety and Student Transportation Services
6330
Insurance for Student Transportation Services
7130
Licensure
7232
Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
7335
Employee Use of Social Media
7503
Teleworking
7820
Personnel Files
8510
School Finance Officer
 
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