Policy committee to recommend repeal of student accident/athletic insurance policy (5143.1)

Kristina Moore introduced Policy 5143.1, which covers school‑time accident insurance and athletic insurance (adopted Dec. 2011). Legal counsel recommended repeal because the policy is not legally required.

Superintendent Dr. DaSilva said the district typically provides information about optional student accident insurance (often a pamphlet for secondary students) that parents may opt in to; it is not a district‑mandatory benefit. "It usually is what is like, there's a small premium, I think, that the athletic department pays to have this, but it's usually parents would opt in, I believe," she said, and added she would confirm details for the full board.

Committee members agreed to recommend repeal and forward the item to the full board for a first reading at the Sept. 28 meeting. Dr. DaSilva said she would verify whether the optional insurance offering remains in place before the full board discussion.