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December 12, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 36.

Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.701-HAZING

Description

School Board Policy 2.701 Hazing has been revised and advertised  with the following changes:

·         Updates definitions of hazing from FS 1006.63 to cover additional areas

·         Updates should or may to “shall” in reporting instances, removes immunity similar to policies 2.70 and 2.71



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 December 2018.



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 2.701 - Hazing - 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


ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Policy 2.701 Hazing11/16/2023Cover Memo