Board completes first reading of policies after debate over hiring stipulation in policy 301

Interim Superintendent Vanderloo presented the first reading of the board policies listed on the agenda and asked the board to approve the policies for first reading. Director Lee requested the board consider adding a stipulation to policy 301 to prevent hiring individuals who left district employment "not in good standing," arguing the current language would allow rehiring those who had been let go or received severance.

Lee said, "I had made a recommendation that we put a stipulation in there that if an employee has left the district not in good standing, that we, make sure that that is listed in there and that would be a a preventable reason from hiring somebody..." The board proceeded with the first reading; during the recorded voice call one board member (Director Lee) said 'Nay' while the motion otherwise passed.

The board directed members to consider Lee's recommendation ahead of second reading so the suggested stipulation can be evaluated and possibly incorporated before final adoption.