Committee: dismissal procedures belong in administrative practice, not board policy (5142.2)

Kristina Moore introduced Policy 5142.2, describing it as an older (Dec. 2011) policy that outlines safe school dismissal procedures. Legal counsel recommended repeal because the policy is operational in nature and schools implement dismissal processes at the building level.

Superintendent Dr. DaSilva noted that parents use PowerSchool and the school dismissal manager to identify who is authorized to pick up students and that those systems — along with school handbooks — are the district's primary mechanisms for dismissal procedures. "That's where it's a, that's your primary resource," she said. Committee members asked whether removing the policy would create downstream references in handbooks; Dr. DaSilva said handbooks typically reference practices rather than policy numbers and that practices will continue.

Co‑chair John Paradiso emphasized the need for a clear point of contact (principals or administration) for parents with dismissal questions. The committee recommended repeal and will bring the item to the full board for a first read on Sept. 28.