During public comment, Jane Robinette urged the board to restore enumerated protected‑class language from the old bullying policy into the new policy 1‑0‑5, arguing it provides clearer guidance for students and staff and "fits within the law".

At the board discussion on the second reading of policy 1‑0‑5, staff explained that a new state law that took effect July 1 required revised language and that administrators and teachers had been trained on the change at the start of the school year. Trustees expressed interest in aligning the new policy language with other district policies for consistency and in ensuring staff are comfortable with the changes.

Trustee (speaker 2) moved to table the second reading so the policy can be reworked and returned for a new first reading; the motion was seconded and the board voted to table the matter (motion carried). Administration and trustees noted the current policy remains in effect until any new version is formally approved.

Next steps: the policy will be revised and, if reworked, must return to the board for a first reading and legal review before a final vote. The board did not adopt the amendment proposed by the public commenter at the meeting.