Lake Pend Oreille trustees adopt revised student conduct, medical policies
ERIC WELCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months, 2 weeks AGO
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In their May monthly meeting Wednesday, Lake Pend Oreille School District trustees approved a trio of revised policies designed to modernize the district’s approach to evaluating potential concussions and administering medicines, along with its expectations for students’ usage of electronic devices.
Members of the board voted unanimously in favor of revisions to Policy 3255, Student Conduct Code, that included language that strengthens the district’s disallowance of electronic or digital bullying. The updated policy also includes a reference to the district’s recently-adopted artificial intelligence policy, which specifies that students must cite their use of AI or risk being punished for plagiarism.
Policy 3505, Concussion Management, received an update that outlines the preseason education required for student athletes and the protocol for examining a student suspected to have suffered a concussion.
A revised version of Policy 3510, Administering Medicines to Students, includes guidance for students and staff regarding assisting students with medical drugs in the case of routine activity or in an emergency.
Trustees also examined a collection of proposed policy revisions through a first read. The policies will come before the board for final consideration during their June meeting.
Among the proposed changes are revisions to Policy 2300, Guidance and Counseling, that Superintendent Dr. Becky Meyer said are designed to replace outdated information in the existing text.
A revised version of Policy 4150, Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, was proposed, and included a new clause specifying that individuals with disabilities should notify administrators about any special assistance or services they require a minimum of 10 school days before the function, program or meeting in question.
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