April 1, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Andy Woodard
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2. 1.8011 Emergency Closings
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Rationale:
Policy clean-up. The decision to cancel extracurricular activities when school is closed due to snow or inclement weather will be approved by the director and/or the school principal.
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3. 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools
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Rationale:
This policy initially used the phrase "e-cigarettes" to refer to the use of vaping devices. Based on the types of vaping devices showing up in districts across the state and the way students are using them, TSBA decided to update this policy with broader language. It now includes the terms "electronic/battery operated devices" and "vapor products" to more clearly include a wider variety of these devices and associated products.
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4. 4.206 Homebound Instruction
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Rationale:
Ms. Thomas requested to add a minimum of to the language (line 3). The student may receive more than three hours of homebound instruction, but she wanted to emphasize that the student will receive a minimum of three hours instruction.
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5. 4.400 Instructional Resources and Materials
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Rationale:
Policy clean-up.
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6. 4.401 Textbook Selection, Distribution and Care
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Rationale:
Policy clean-up. Striking the paragraph "Complaints & Reconsideration". This information is included in 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks.
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7. 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks
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Rationale:
Striking line 27. Policy clean-up.
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8. 4.603 K-3 Promotion and Retention
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Rationale:
State Board Policy 3.300 now includes a new parental notification requirement for students in kindergarten through third grade who are not meeting the expectations of grade-level standards in reading, which must be included in local policy. This State Board policy also now requires districts to compile a list of students that may be considered for retention by February 1st.
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9. 5.112 Extended Contracts
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Rationale:
This policy is being deleted; Marshall County School System no longer issues extended contracts.
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10. Adjourn
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