Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.72 - STUDENT DATING AND VIOLENCE
Description
School Board Policy 2.72 - Student Dating and Violence - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:
· Changes to update awareness of incidents to broaden the scope of reporting
· Updates should or may to “shall” in reporting instances
· Updates parental notification requirements in specific instances
· Updates definition for dating partner
· Removes immunity and amnesty, similar to Policy 2.70 and 2.71
· Updates investigative procedures to include grievance procedures to be consistent with Title IX requirements
Gap Analysis
These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.
Previous Outcomes
This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August 2020.
Expected Outcomes
Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the revised School Board Policy 2.72 - Student Dating and Violence - be approved as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
CRAIG MANIGLIA craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact